Author Archives: Lauren McMinn

Two nights of resurfacing works on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 October Lane closure with convoy On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential surfacing improvements on the A82 North of Torlundy with two nights of works starting on Wednesday 23 October. The project will see a new surface laid on … Continued

Updated 31 October 2024 – Due to changes in the programme, works on the A828 Ledaig will now be completed by the morning of Wednesday 6 November. Works begin on Monday 28 October Daytime convoy from Monday 28 October for four days Overnight road closure with amnesties from Sunday 3 November for three nights   … Continued

Traffic returned to the main trunk road from 11am on Monday 7 October   BEAR Scotland has resumed convoy operation on the A83 at the Rest and be Thankful from 11am this morning.   Traffic had been using the Old Military Road as a precaution since 7pm on Friday evening, in response to a forecast … Continued

Updated 6 December 2024 – Works at A85 between Methven and Gilmerton have taken longer than anticipated, requiring two extra weeks of works. To limit further disruption to road users works have been moved to night time. Further dates and information below. Night time works to take place between from Sunday 8 and Friday 20 … Continued

A83 traffic rerouted onto Old Military Road from 7pm on Friday 4 October   Due to wet weather which is forecast to continue over the weekend, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road as a precaution from 7pm on Friday 4 October to allow road users travelling along the A83 Rest and Be … Continued

Investigation works start on Wednesday 9 October for three days Three-way and four-way traffic lights in place for duration of works   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential survey investigation works on the A83 Millknowe Road, Campbeltown between Mill Street and Lochend Street.   The investigation will use … Continued

Drainage investigation works from Monday 30 September planned for five days Temporary traffic lights between 8am and 4:30pm   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A82 North of Crianlarich.   These drainage investigation works will continue for five days between the hours of … Continued

UPDATE: Due to the improved weather forecast, traffic is now running on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful 24 hours a day. Weather and hillside conditions are being monitored closely, and the Old Military Road remains on standby should the short local diversion be required. Traffic to return to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful … Continued

Updated 30 October 2024: Due to changes to the programme, resurfacing on the A87 North of Sligachan will now be completed on the morning of Friday 8 November. In addition, works in Sconser have been postponed and new dates will be set in due course. Works begin on Monday 21 October Overnight road closure with … Continued

Here at BEAR Scotland, we undertake detailed ecological and environmental surveys prior to starting projects. This helps us understand our impact on the environment and allows us to take the necessary steps to protect the natural world.  When carrying out assessments, our environmental team need to take into account the type of works, seasonality, the … Continued

Due to a forecast for adverse weather, works on the A82 between Tarbet and Crianlarich have been suspended until Monday 21 October. Carriageway resurfacing starts Sunday 13 October until Friday 8 November Overnight road closure 8pm to 5am with diversion via A82, A85, A819 and A83   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are … Continued

Update: Due to poor weather conditions earlier in the week, the final night of surfacing on the A87 Upper Breakish will now be the night of Friday 18 October. Works began on Monday 7 October Overnight road closure in place for safety 7pm to 7am   Road users travelling on the A87 will benefit from an … Continued