North West

Drainage improvements starting on Monday 16 November 2026 Overnight temporary traffic lights in place until Saturday 28 November 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential drainage improvements on the A82 at North Road in Fort William. The works will be carried out between 8pm and 6am from the evening … Continued

Works start on Monday 23 November Convoy in place until Wednesday 2 December BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out resurfacing on the A85 west of Lochawe, between Innis Chonain and Cruachan Power Station, from Monday 23 November. Works will be carried out between the hours of 7am and 7pm … Continued

More than 35,000 tonnes of salt stocked across the North West 89-strong winter fleet ready to respond to challenging conditions Newly named gritters set to take to the roads BEAR Scotland is ready for the winter months, with an 89-strong fleet, more than 35,000 tonnes of salt and over 100 skilled operatives available to help … Continued

BEAR Scotland ready for winter service on the A92 between Dundee and Arbroath BEAR Scotland is gearing up for another busy winter on the A92, with a dedicated salt stock of more than 2,500 tonnes and teams ready to help keep traffic on the route moving through the colder months. Responsible for managing and maintaining … Continued

Updated 10 November 2026: Due to operational challenges, resurfacing on the A83 north of Carrick Cemetery will now start on Thursday 12 November. Please see the new dates below. Works started on Thursday 17 September Road closure with amnesties in place until Wednesday 25 November BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to … Continued

Update: A scheme has been added to this programme of works. See additional works below. Pedestrian crossing upgrades start on Monday 9 November 2026 Resurfacing works start on Tuesday 17 November 2026 Street lighting works start on Monday 9 December 2026 Daytime and nighttime lane closures with a convoy in operation until mid-December BEAR Scotland, … Continued

Works start on Monday 16 November Temporary traffic lights and convoy system in place until Friday 18 December BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out carriageway resurfacing at four locations on the A9 between Dalwhinnie and Calvine, starting on Monday 16 November. Works will be carried out between 19:00 and … Continued

Investigation works are planned for four days starting Monday 9 November Lane closures in place until Thursday 12 November BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A9 at Dalshian from Monday 9 November. The investigation works will be undertaken between the hours of 9:30am … Continued

Works start on Monday 16 November Single lane closure and two-way traffic lights with temporary 30mph speed limit until Monday 21 December BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out works to replace three sections of the safety barrier on the A82 alongside Loch Lochy between Letterfinlay and Laggan Locks from … Continued

Works have restarted to construct a new retaining wall Programme is being reviewed, but works may continue until Summer 2027 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, has recommenced works to construct the retaining wall and install new safety barriers on the A835 at Loch Garve, approximately one mile south of Garve. The existing retaining … Continued

Works start on Tuesday 3 November Traffic lights with convoy in place until Thursday 5 November BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is carrying out road marking works following the resurfacing of the A9 dual carriageway at the north end of Luncarty. These works are planned to take two nights to complete, starting … Continued

Works start on Monday 2 November Temporary traffic lights in place until Friday 11 December BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out footway improvements on the A87 in Portree from Monday 2 November. The works will be carried out between the hours of 7am and 7pm, and are expected to … Continued