Author Archives: Lauren McMinn

Updated 8 April 2025: Operators will return to complete the road markings on the A85 between Loch Iubhair and Port Nellan on Friday 11 April. Please see new end date below.   Carriageway improvements start on Monday 10 March Daytime temporary traffic lights with convoy   BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is … Continued

Updated 24 February 2025: Due to heavy showers and high winds, works at A887 West of Dundreggan haven’t been able to go ahead today as planned and will start on Tuesday 25 February at 9am. Please see new date below.   Works begin on Tuesday 25 February Daytime road closure in place for five days … Continued

Updated 6 March 2025: Road lining improvements on the A82 between Tarbet and Crianlarich have finished this morning, one day earlier than originally planned, and the road has fully reopened as normal. Please see new end date below. Works start on Monday 24 February Overnight road closures with amnesties and signed diversion in place Essential … Continued

Updated 20 February 2025: Due to the poor weather conditions, surfacing works on the A85 west of Dalmally will now be completed on Friday 28 February. Weather permitting, work will resume on Monday 24 February. Please see updated information below.   Works started on Monday 17 February Lane closures with convoy, 7am to 7pm   … Continued

Drainage works starting Monday 10 February Two-way temporary traffic lights between 8am and 4pm   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage construction works between Succoth and Arrochar on the A83, with works planned to commence on Monday 10 February, with completion by Friday 14 February, weather permitting.   … Continued

Updated 10 February 2025: Due to poor weather conditions, lining works on the A9 between Ballinluig and Pitlochry will now begin on Tuesday 11 February. Please see new date below.   Overnight road marking improvements start on Tuesday 11 February with 10mph convoy in place 7pm to 6am Daytime drainage works start Monday 3 March … Continued

Works begin on Monday 10 February Night time lane closures with convoy BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are due to start drainage improvements on the A82 at Achintore Road, heading into Fort William from the south.   The drainage improvements will involve culvert repairs as well as ditch clearing to improve drainage and … Continued

Overnight tree felling on the A9 between Munlochy and Arpafeelie junctions starts on Monday 3 February Night time single lane closures, 7pm to 6am   BEAR Scotland, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, is carrying out essential landscape works to remove potentially hazardous trees on the A9 between Munlochy and Arpafeelie Junctions. BEAR Scotland, SSEN, … Continued

Bridge repainting starts Monday 17 February for 22 weeks   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland are set to carry out painting work on Kessock Bridge from Monday 17 February.   This £1.5 million investment from Transport Scotland will see the existing paint coatings on a section at the north end of the bridge … Continued

Works begin on Monday 3 February Daytime lane closures in place for safety for two days BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to undertake road surfacing improvements on a short section of the A85 near Cruachan Power Station next month starting Monday 3 February.   The essential works will involve resurfacing the … Continued

Road closed between the Rest and be Thankful Viewpoint Car Park and Ardgartan   The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful has been closed between the Viewpoint Car Park (junction between the A83 and B828) and Ardgartan this afternoon due to the high wind speeds associated with Storm Éowyn.   The wind strength being … Continued

The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for wind affecting most of central and southern Scotland from 10am until 5pm today, Friday 24 January. This means very dangerous conditions and significant disruption, particularly in coastal areas. Police Scotland are advising the public not to travel in, or to, the areas affected by the … Continued