North West

Update 8 October 2025: Works on the A9 Layby 60 scheme, due to begin tomorrow (9 October) are cancelled due to continued weather delays on the A86. A new date for both A9 Layby 60 and Layby 66 is yet to be confirmed.  Works begin 9 October for three nights Convoy with temporary traffic lights in … Continued

Update 4 October: The A83 at Strone Point, Inveraray is now partially clear and is passible for vehicles. Potential delays to be expected in the area while traffic clears. The Old Military Road remains in operation as previously communicated. Ongoing yellow weather warning for 4 and 5 October Due to the continued wet weather forecast … Continued

Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, is mobilised and ready to respond to issues that arise on the trunk road network due to Storm Amy, where it is safe to do so. The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for wind, affecting the north and west of Scotland from 5pm on Friday, 3 … Continued

Replacement of parapet and safety barrier, starting Monday 6 October for 15 days Temporary traffic lights with a single lane closure and 30mph speed limit The safety of motorists using the A82 at Glen Falloch, north of Inverarnan is soon to be improved with the replacement of the bridge parapet and safety barrier at the … Continued

Due to the prolonged period of heavy rain forecast in the coming days, the following works being undertaken by BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, have been cancelled. Full details of each cancellation can be found by following the relevant links below. Location Details A87 Reraig Cancelled for the rest of this week. Will … Continued

A83 diversion from 6pm on Tuesday 30 September In response to the wet weather forecast, BEAR Scotland will be diverting traffic at the Rest and Be Thankful onto the Old Military Road from 6pm today (Tuesday 30 September) as a precaution. The forecast and hillside conditions will continue to be monitored with further updates to … Continued

Update on 6 October 2025: Due to Storm Amy and delays elsewhere in the programme, resurfacing works on the A9 North of Perth did not start last night (05.10) and will now start on Tuesday 7 October. New dates below. Drainage works on Sunday 28 September have been complete Surfacing works start on Tuesday 7 October under convoy … Continued

  Works to begin on Sunday 12 October for seven nights   BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out overnight surfacing works at the A9 junction in Roadside, a village located just north of Georgemas, from Sunday 12 October 2025. Works will take place for seven nights between the … Continued

Works start on Wednesday 1 October Three-way temporary traffic lights in place until Thursday 16 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to install new pedestrian crossing facilities on the A84 near Dobbies on the west edge of Stirling, with works starting on Wednesday 1 October. The works involve installing a refuge island, … Continued

A charity offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy to residents throughout Argyll and Bute has received generous £750 donation from BEAR Scotland, the company responsible for  managing and maintaining trunk roads in North West Scotland. BEAR Scotland operates locally from a depot in Oban, maintaining the A85 and A828 in the area, including Connel Bridge. As part … Continued

Works take place on Tuesday 30 September Traffic lights between 9.30am and 4pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential drainage works at lay-by 46 on the A9, south of Blair Atholl on Tuesday 30 September, between 9.30am to 4pm. The A9 will have temporary traffic lights in place … Continued

Update on 6 October 2025: Works on the A87 near Loch Cluanie have been postponed due to delays elsewhere in the programme caused by Storm Amy. Work will now start on Thursday 23 October. New information below.  Works start on Thursday 23 October Overnight road closures in place for safety until the morning of Saturday … Continued