Author Archives: Lauren McMinn

Updated 4 May 2026: Resurfacing on the A85 at Glen Ogle Head has been rescheduled for Sunday 10 May. Please see new dates below. Resurfacing works starting from Monday 2 March Various traffic management in place during working hours     BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out road resurfacing … Continued

Over the past few months, BEAR Scotland have progressed the second phase of refurbishment works on Inchbae Bridge on the A835, a complex project that builds on the structural repairs completed last year. This phase focused on refurbishing the bridge deck, including fully exposing and re-waterproofing it to ensure long-term durability. Throughout the planning stages, … Continued

Updated 13 March 2026: Due to recent poor weather forecast, overnight surfacing on the A9 North of Calvine has been cancelled for Sunday 15 and Monday 16 March and is now expected to be completed by the morning of Friday 20 March. Please see new dates below. Overnight carriageway works to start on Tuesday 24 … Continued

One day of works proposed on Monday 16 February A83 single lane closure and layby closure required for the works   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out work to remove material affecting the drainage system on the A83 at Loch Restil on Monday 16 February.   Works will be … Continued

Drainage works are planned for four days starting Monday 2 February Two-way temporary traffic lights with convoy between 8am and 4:30pm   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage construction works at two locations on the A83 at West Kintyre as follows:   North Lodge, Clachan, just south of … Continued

BEAR Scotland is gearing up for a significant programme of investment and improvement works across the North West trunk road network, with a series of major projects set to enhance safety, resilience and journey quality for road users in the months ahead. These schemes, delivered on behalf of Transport Scotland, will improve safety and strengthen … Continued

The first two named storms of the season, Amy and Bram, swept across the North West trunk road network in late 2025, bringing challenging conditions for our crews and leaving fallen trees, flooding and debris in their wake. Our teams were fully mobilised with crews on standby to respond to any incidents on the network. … Continued

Work at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful continues to be a priority, with teams boosting hillside resilience, strengthening defences, and reacting quickly to keep Argyll moving safely. The Rest and Be Thankful doesn’t rest, and neither do we.   Keeping debris at bay Robust debris fences cover the main water channels on the hillside … Continued

Even in the most challenging conditions, progress didn’t stop. Our teams worked hard throughout October, November and December to deliver a range of improvements across the North West trunk road network. With an investment of almost £24m from Transport Scotland, we successfully carried out a range of projects including safety barrier replacements, signage improvements, bridge … Continued

BEAR Scotland continues to deliver an extensive programme of maintenance and improvement works along the full length of the A9 between Perth and Thurso, on this vital route that connects the Highlands with the central belt, supporting tourism, freight and travel for thousands of people daily. The varied programme of improvements implemented between October and … Continued

  Works start on Sunday 1 February Overnight lane closures in place until the morning of Friday 27 February   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential maintenance works to replace lighting columns on the A9 Kessock Bridge. These street lighting works will be carried out between the hours … Continued

Updated on 27 January 2026: Due to changes elsewhere in the programme of works, overnight surfacing on the A83 north of Minard have been postponed until later in the year. New dates will be confirmed in due course. One night of carriageway works on Wednesday 28 January Road closure with hourly amnesties   BEAR Scotland, … Continued