Author Archives: Lauren McMinn

A83 traffic returned to the Old Military Road under convoy shortly after 9am this morning, Thursday 19 September   Following a safety review this morning, traffic returned to the A83 via the Old Military Road shortly after 9am this morning, Thursday 19 September.   The road had been closed as a safety precaution from around … Continued

Traffic returned to the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful under convoy around 3:30pm on Tuesday 17 September   Following a hillside inspection and safety review this morning, traffic has now returned to the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful under convoy control.   Around 500 tonnes of material was contained by the … Continued

Carriageway works start on Sunday 29 September for one night Traffic lights with convoy in place   BEAR Scotland operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential road improvement works on the A889 just north of Dalwhinnie, from 7pm on Sunday 29 September for one night.   The works will see … Continued

• Resurfacing improvements start Sunday 29 September until the morning of Tuesday 22 October • Overnight road closure with timed access 7pm to 5am BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are carrying out overnight road enhancements on the A83 north of Tarbert at Stonefield from Sunday 29 September until the morning of Tuesday 22 … Continued

Update: Works on the A9 between Blair Atholl and Dalwhinnie have been postponed. New dates will be communicated in due course. Resurfacing and road marking improvements from Sunday 22 September to Wednesday 2 October Convoy systems in place for safety   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland are set to carry out resurfacing and … Continued

Works begin on Friday 20 September for one day Temporary traffic lights and convoy in place   Road users travelling on the A82 will benefit from an improved road surface as resurfacing works are set to be carried out later this month in Onich.   The road improvements will involve completing the resurfacing to a … Continued

UPDATE: Due to subcontractor availability works on the A84 Kildean and Craigforth Roundabouts will now start on Sunday 22 September. New dates below. Road surface repairs begin on Sunday 22 September Night time lane closures in place 8pm to 3am   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out carriageway repairs … Continued

Road surfacing improvements from Wednesday 11 September for two days Day time lane closures with a convoy between 7am and 7pm. On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out surface improvements on the A83 to the west of Butterbridge, with works set to get underway from Wednesday 11 September.   The resurfacing … Continued

Update: Due to supplier issues, footway improvements on Viewfield Road junction, Portree have been postponed until Monday 30 September. Footway works at the new traffic signals on the junction between the A87 and A855 start from Monday 30 September Three-way temporary traffic signals until Friday 11 October BEAR Scotland, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, … Continued

Road surfacing improvements from Sunday 15 September until Thursday 26 September Night time lane closures with a convoy system in place between 7pm and 5am   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out £328,000 worth of road surface improvements on the A85 at Burnbrae, west of Methven.   The resurfacing project … Continued

Bridge tower strengthening work site surveys commence in November 2024 with works starting in January until October 2025 Single footway/cycle path closure with diversion for pedestrians and cyclists Intermittent overnight lane closures   Thanks to a £2million investment from Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland is set to undertake essential safety improvements on Kessock Bridge on the … Continued

Overnight drainage investigation works from Wednesday 11 September to Friday 13 September Temporary traffic lights between 7pm and 6am BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A83 in Lochgilphead, between the Esso Garage on Paterson Street, and Kilmory Industrial Estate with works planned to … Continued