North West

Update on 16 October 2026: Due to works at the A889 North of Crubenmore Junction, the remaining resurfacing works have been delayed by one night and are now due for completion on Tuesday 10 November.  Overnight resurfacing works begin Thursday 15 October Works will take place at four locations Temporary traffic lights with convoy system … Continued

Works start on Tuesday 29 September Traffic lights in place until Thursday 1 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out two nights of underground radar surveys at two locations on the A82 in Fort William, Belford Road and Nevis Roundabout, from Tuesday 29 September for two nights. The surveys … Continued

Works start on Monday 12 October Temporary traffic lights with 30mph speed limit in place for safety BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is continuing essential maintenance works on the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful. The next phase of works will focus on lower slope stabilisation and the installation of stock-proof fencing, … Continued

Updated 13 October 2026: Due to changes elsewhere in the programme, works on the A82 at Inchree will now start on Monday 26 October. Please see new dates below. Overnight road closures start on Monday 26 October Works to be carried out in two phases, finishing Friday 13 November BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport … Continued

Works commence on Monday 28 September 2026 Temporary lane closure in place until Thursday 24 December 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will commence the next phase of rock slope stabilisation works on the A82 near Grotaig, approximately 5.6 km south of Drumnadrochit, on Monday 28 September. To ensure the safety of the … Continued

Updated 12 October 2026: Tree felling works on the A82 at Arnburn have been completed earlier than planned therefore all traffic management has been removed from site. Works start on Monday 28 September Three weeks of overnight closures with hourly amnesties BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is carrying out essential landscaping work … Continued

Works start on Monday 5 October Temporary traffic lights in place until January 2027 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out works to improve accessibility and install a new controlled pedestrian crossing in Brora, on the A9 trunk road, from Monday 5 October. Works will be carried out between the … Continued

Improving pedestrian safety in Brora BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is proposing the installation of a new controlled “Puffin” pedestrian crossing on the A9 at Rosslyn Street in Brora to improve safety and accessibility for all road users. This new crossing forms part of our commitment to make our trunk road network safer … Continued

Drainage investigation starts on Thursday 17 September Temporary traffic lights BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential drainage investigation on the A82 for two nights from Thursday 17 September. The works will be carried out between the hours of 8pm and 6am and are expected to finish on the morning … Continued

Update on 18 September 2026: Following the recent severe weather, site inspections have identified some additional measures that would provide further long-term benefits to the project. We are working closely with Network Rail to incorporate these measures into our works and advise that construction operations will not recommence on 19 September. A new start date … Continued

Updated 14 October 2026: Due to equipment issues on site last night, works on the A9 at the Pass of Drumochter require an additional night to complete and will now be finished on the morning of Thursday 15 October. See new end date below. Works start on Thursday 1 October Temporary traffic lights will be … Continued

Updated 9 October 2026: Amendments to our programme of works have resulted in a change of dates for resurfacing works on the A82 between Firkin Point and Inverarnan. Works at Blairannaich will now take place in early 2027 and new dates will be confirmed in due course. Please see new information below. Works start on … Continued