Author Archives: Lauren McMinn

Improving pedestrian safety in Brora BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is proposing the installation of a new controlled “Puffin” pedestrian crossing on the A9 at Rosslyn Street in Brora to improve safety and accessibility for all road users. This new crossing forms part of our commitment to make our trunk road network safer … Continued

BEAR Scotland is preparing for a substantial programme of improvement works across the North West trunk road network, with a series of major projects planned to enhance safety, resilience and overall journey experience for road users in the months ahead. Carried out on behalf of Transport Scotland, these schemes will help bolster safety and strengthen … Continued

The first quarter of the year brought no shortage of challenges, with winter weather putting our works programmes to the test. Despite this, teams across the North West continued to make steady progress, delivering essential improvements across the trunk road network. With an investment of over £37m from Transport Scotland, the past three months have … Continued

2026 began with a prolonged spell of severe winter weather that put BEAR Scotland’s North West teams to the test. Several yellow and amber Met Office warnings for snow and ice brought difficult conditions across the highlands, particularly on the A9 and A99 north of Inverness, with heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures and drifting snow affecting … Continued

Updated 26 May 2026: Due to additional works required, resurfacing on the A82 east of Glencoe village will now be completed by the morning of Monday 8 June. Please see new end date below. 24-hour two-way traffic lights remain in place for rockslope stabilisation works until Monday 1 June Overnight road closures for resurfacing begin … Continued

 Resurfacing starting on Sunday 24 May Lane closure with convoy between 8pm and 6am each working night   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will carry out resurfacing works on the A9 south of Tain, from Sunday 24 May. The project will be carried out between the hours of 8pm and 6am each night … Continued

Project extended due to emergency gas works Traffic management arrangements remain in place   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is continuing improvement works at Raigmore Interchange on the A9 in Inverness.   Since works began in January, progress has been made across a range of upgrades including footways, drainage, landscaping and preparatory works … Continued

Works start on Wednesday 3 June Road closure with amnesties   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland is set to carry out a programme of overnight carriageway resurfacing works on the A83 between Bellochantuy and Tangy from Wednesday 3 June.   Works will be carried out in two phases, between the hours of 7pm … Continued

Works start on Sunday 31 May Road closure with amnesties BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out surfacing works on the A82 South of Grotaig, between Invermoriston and Drumnadrochit,  starting from Sunday 31 May.   The works will be carried out between the hours of 8pm and 6am and are anticipated … Continued

Resurfacing works start on Thursday 28 May Three-way traffic lights with convoy BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out a programme of essential improvement works on the A84 at two locations south of Doune, starting from Thursday 28 May. Works will be carried out between the hours of 7pm and … Continued

 Works start on Sunday 17 May Road closure with hourly amnesties in place until Tuesday 26 May    BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out overnight carriageway resurfacing works on the A85 at Monzievaird, west of Crieff from Sunday 17 May.   Works will be carried out between the hours … Continued

Updated 8 May 2026: Due to changes in the programme, retaining wall repair works on the A9 northbound off-slip will now start a week later on Monday 8 June. Please see updated information below. Works start on Monday 8 June Slip road closure in place from Monday 15 June until 31 December with diversion in place … Continued