Author Archives: Lauren McMinn

Updated 18 March 2026: Due to a delay with the subcontractor, wall repairs on the A9 at Drumochter will now begin Monday 23 March with traffic management set up on the evening of Sunday 22 March. See new dates below. Works from Sunday 22 March Single lane closure on southbound carriageway until the morning of … Continued

Works start on Monday 16 March Two-way temporary traffic lights in place until Sunday 22 March     BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out vegetation and tree removal, as well as landscaping works on the verge of the A85 at Loch Awe from Monday 16 March.   Works will … Continued

Works start on Monday 9 March Two-way temporary traffic lights in place until Friday 13 March BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out rockslope works on the A87 at Uig from Monday 9 March.   Works will be carried out between the hours of 8am and 5pm and are expected … Continued

Updated 5 March 2026: Due to changes in the programme of works, ground investigations on the A82 north of Onich have been cancelled. These will be rescheduled for a later date and further information will be shared once known.  Works start on Monday 9 March Two-Way temporary traffic lights in place until Tuesday 10 March … Continued

Works starting Monday 9 March Single lane closures and 24-hour speed restriction in place until Friday 27 March   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out road safety improvements on the A9 between Luncarty and Bankfoot. The improvements involve installing safety barriers in the verges and are currently planned to … Continued

Works start on Monday 2 March Temporary traffic lights in place until Friday 20 March   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out ground investigation works on the A87 at Luib and Borve from Monday 2 March:   A87 Luib – Monday 2 March to Friday 13 March A87 Borve … Continued

Carriageway improvement works starting on Sunday 15 March Road closure south of Spittal with amnesties between 7pm and 6am Lane closure with convoy south of Geislittle between 7am and 7pm On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential road surfacing improvements at two locations on the A9 between Mybster and Thurso, … Continued

Drainage construction works starting Wednesday 25 February Three-way temporary traffic lights between 8pm and 6:30am   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage construction works on the A85 between the junctions for Ochil View Gardens and Rectory Road in Crieff from Wednesday 25 February.   Works will be … Continued

Works start on Monday 23 February Three-way traffic lights in place until Friday 27 February   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out tree felling works to improve the visibility of traffic signs on the A9 at Clashmore Junction, Dornoch from Monday 23 February.   The works are part of … Continued

Daytime lane closure for drainage works Monday 23 February to Friday 27 March   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out drainage works on the A82 trunk road between Glen Gloy and Letter Finlay.   The works will take place between the hours of 7am and 7pm each day from Monday 23 … Continued

UPDATE 30 March 2026: Due to high winds, resurfacing works on the A9 Cromarty Bridge were unable to be completed by 6am this morning (Monday 30 March) as planned. Traffic lights will remain in place until works can be completed tonight, however, please note, a 30mph speed restriction will remain in place until Friday 17 … Continued

Drainage investigation works starting Monday 16 February for three nights Temporary traffic lights in place until Thursday 19 February     BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage investigation works on the A83 at Kinloch Road, Campbeltown, with works planned to commence on Monday 16 February.   The investigation … Continued