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Since the start of this year approximately £20M has been invested by Transport Scotland, allowing for smoother and safer journeys for road users across routes in the North West. Resurfacing projects were completed across a number of routes throughout the network including on the A82, A86, A85, A83 and A9. The first phase of major … Continued

Project to begin from Sunday 3 April for five nights Overnight road closures in place for safety between 8pm and 5am A section of the A83 at Argyll Caravan Park, near Inveraray is set to benefit from an improved road surface with work set to get underway on Sunday 3 April. The project will see … Continued

The Lighthouse for Perth, the charity that offers crisis support for anyone aged 12 or above who is at risk of self-harm or suicide, or who find themselves in emotional distress or crisis, will benefit from a £1,000 donation made by road maintenance company BEAR Scotland, which has its headquarters in Inveralmond, Perth. The Lighthouse … Continued

A new coastal defence project worth over £1.7M has recently been completed adjacent to A82 in Fort William. The works, which commenced in February 2021, involved the demolition and replacement of 750 metres of the coastal defence system, which is situated along the shoreline of Loch Linnhe to the south of the town. As part … Continued

Project will provide scour protection around five piers of the bridge Works to continue for three months A new £1.7M maintenance project on the A9 Cromarty Bridge is underway which will protect the structure against scour for years to come. The project involves the installation of rock armour around five of the bridge’s pier foundations, … Continued

Works start on Monday 21 March over two weeks     A £90,000 project has been announced that will see footway improvements implemented adjacent to the A82 through Fort Augustus, with work set to get underway from Monday 21 March. The works will involve teams resurfacing over 1km of the existing footway in Fort Augustus … Continued

Works start Monday 21 March for five nights   A section of the A90 northbound between Dundee and Perth is to benefit from surfacing improvements worth £255,000, with work set to get underway on Monday 21 March. The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the northbound section of the A90 near Longforgan, … Continued

Works begin Thursday 17 March for six nights   A section of the A85 between Gilmerton and Crieff is to benefit from an improved road surface with work set to get underway from Thursday 17 March at 7pm. The improvements will see just over 1km of the A85 resurfaced, creating a smoother and safer road … Continued

Works to begin in April and are expected to take up to four months   BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is proposing to construct a temporary cantilevered walkway to the east side of the A828 Connel Bridge to maintain access for non-motorised users whilst bridge deck replacement works are undertaken. The cantilevered … Continued

Friday 1 April TWO ADDITIONAL OVERNIGHT CLOSURES REQUIRED TO COMPLETE SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE A83 SOUTH OF ARROCHAR   Please be advised that inclement weather has impacted the ongoing resurfacing works on the A83 south of Arrochar. The project was due to be completed by Friday 1 April, however additional road closures will be required … Continued

Works start Monday 14 March for two weeks   A section of the A95 northeast of Cromdale is set to benefit from surfacing improvements worth £320,000 with work set to get underway on Monday 14 March at 8am. The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the A95 north of Dallachapple, creating a … Continued

Overnight works taking place for ten nights starting Monday 14 March As part of the continuing structural works that are ongoing on the M80 at Junction 4a Low Wood and A8011 Glasgow Road, a series of overnight carriageway closures are set to get underway to allow essential maintenance works on the bridge decks. The carriageway … Continued