Author Archives: Lauren McMinn

Update 21 July 2025: Tonight’s works between Loch Lubnaig and Ardchullarie More have been cancelled due to poor weather conditions. Works will resume tomorrow, weather permitting.   Works taking place at four locations between Tuesday 24 June and Saturday 2 August Drivers urged to plan ahead for their journey   BEAR Scotland, working on behalf … Continued

Investigations start on Tuesday 24 June Lane closure with traffic lights in place   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out bridge investigation works on Killocraw Bridge located on the A83, nine miles north of Campbeltown, from Tuesday 24 June. The works will be carried out between 7am and 7pm, and will … Continued

Rock slope stabilisation works start on Monday 30 June Temporary traffic lights with a 30mph speed limit until Saturday 16 August   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland are set to carry out rock slope stabilisation works on the A887 west of Invermoriston, near Dundreggan Reservior, from Monday 30 June.   The works involve … Continued

Update 27 June 2025: Due to delays elsewhere in the programme caused by poor weather conditions, surfacing works on the A82 south of Drumnadrochit will now start on Tuesday 1 July. Please see new dates below.   Surfacing works from Tuesday 1 July until Thursday 3 July Road closure between 8pm and 6am with amnesties … Continued

Bridge deck refurbishment works started on Monday 28 April More extensive concrete repairs required with completion now anticipated by Friday 26 September Contraflow system in place for duration of works BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, have been carrying out essential maintenance work on the northbound carriageway of the A9 over Findhorn Bridge near … Continued

Works start on Monday 30 June until the morning of Thursday 3 July Overnight lane closures in place for duration of works   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland are set to carry out overnight surfacing improvements on the A82 at Nevis Roundabout, Fort William, from Monday 30 June.   Works will be carried … Continued

Update 4 August 2025:  Due to the Met Office amber weather warning, operatives will not be able to return to the A9 near Newtonmore tonight (Monday 4 August) as planned. Works will be re-commence tomorrow night (Tuesday 5 August). Please see new information below.   Works starting Thursday 3 July Overnight lane closures with convoy … Continued

Update 27 June 2025: Due to poor weather conditions, operatives require an additional night to complete the resurfacing works on the A87 Glen Shiel. Please see new dates below. Works start on Tuesday 24 June Overnight road closures with amnesties to occur until Tuesday 1 July   Road users travelling on the A87 will benefit … Continued

Update 12 June 2025: Due to weather delays on other sites, work on the A835 North of Loch Droma will now start on Sunday 22 June. New dates below. Resurfacing works starting on Sunday 22 June Full road closure between 8pm and 6am with amnesties in place On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will … Continued

Overnight works starting Monday 16 June A9 night time single lane closures 7pm to 6am 30mph speed limit in place 24 hours a day until morning of Saturday 5 July NCN route 1 users to divert via alternative North Kessock route during works   The final phase of improvements to the walking, wheeling and cycling … Continued

Old Military Road currently in use Monday 2 – Tuesday 3 June due to ground investigations Diversion onto Old Military road to be maintained overnight Traffic will be returned to the A83 trunk road at 6pm on Tuesday 3 June Due to the forecast for heavy rain, BEAR Scotland will be extending the use of … Continued

Additional bridge tower strengthening works required with completion expected in Autumn 2026 Span 13 painting works to complete in Autumn 2025 Single footway/cycle path closure with diversion for pedestrians and cyclists Intermittent overnight lane closures     Thanks to a £4million investment from Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland is undertaking essential safety improvements on the A9 … Continued