North West

Resurfacing starting on Tuesday 25 August Lane closure with convoy between 8pm and 6am On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential surface improvements on A9 North of Cromarty Bridge to the Ardullie Roundabout, with works set to commence on Tuesday 25 August. Works will be carried out between 8pm and … Continued

Works start on Monday 17 August 2026 Temporary traffic lights in place overnight until Friday 21 August 2026 30mph speed restriction to remain in place outside work hours BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to install a safety barrier on a section of the A82 at Dalrigh Junction, just south of Tyndrum. … Continued

Works start on Monday 17 August for approximately five months Single-lane closure with temporary traffic lights for the duration of works Overnight closures required in October and November to construct new under-road drainage culverts, exact dates to be confirmed BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, has confirmed plans to replace the Allt an Deabhtaich … Continued

Overnight road closures with hourly amnesties schedule for two nights from 23 August BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out essential resurfacing improvements on the A9 South of Gartymore Junction, for two nights from Sunday 23 August 2026. The resurfacing works on the A9 South of Gartymore Junction just south of Helmsdale, … Continued

Overnight road closures at St Conan Kirk from Monday 24 August Daytime convoy system east of Arrivain from Friday 28 August   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out two resurfacing schemes on the A85 at St Conan Kirk, Lochawe, and east of Arrivain, west of Tyndrum, to improve the condition and … Continued

Rockfall protection mesh installation largely complete on northern section of rockslope 24-hour temporary traffic lights to remain in place while final phase is designed BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, has made significant progress on the ongoing rockslope stabilisation works at the A828 Ledaig. On the northern section of the rockslope, installation of … Continued

Works commences on Sunday 16 August Road closure with amnesty periods in place until Tuesday 25 August   BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out resurfacing on the A82 south of Urquhart Castle from Sunday 16 August.   The works will be carried out between the hours of 8pm … Continued

Overnight surfacing works start on Sunday 30 August Road closure with diversion in place until the morning of Friday 4 September BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to undertake essential resurfacing and road marking improvements at Rose Street Roundabout and Harbour Street Roundabout  n the A82 Longman Road, in Inverness from … Continued

Works start on Thursday 6 August Shorts section of traffic management in place Works expected to continue until Friday 29 January 2027 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out the final phase of street lighting refurbishment on the A9 through the village of Golspie from Thursday 6 August. Works will … Continued

During the last quarter, the North West team continued to strengthen relationships with local communities, elected representatives and key stakeholders so that local voices are reflected in project development and decision-making. Following the Scottish Parliamentary elections in May, we reached out directly to newly elected MSPs to build relationships and improve awareness of BEAR Scotland’s … Continued

The recently completed puffin crossing scheme in Golspie has delivered a safer and more accessible crossing point for pedestrians, while also enhancing the surrounding footway and drainage infrastructure. With a similar project proposed for Brora, we’re looking at how lessons learned in Golspie can help us deliver a better experience for the local community there. … Continued

Earlier this summer, BEAR Scotland delivered a programme of resurfacing and bridge joint replacement works at Connel Bridge, helping to maintain the condition of the A828  while minimising disruption for local communities and road users. A well-known landmark near Oban, Connel Bridge opened in 1903 as a railway crossing and, at the time, was the … Continued