North West

BEAR Scotland welcomed the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, on a visit to the A828 Ledaig site, on the North West trunk road network today. The visit showcased the progress being made with the complex rock slope stabilisation works on the A828 at Ledaig. The project involves vegetation and tree clearance, controlled removal … Continued

Repairs carried out from midnight into the morning of Wednesday 20 August Traffic will be held for periods of up to 30 minutes BEAR Scotland is advising road users and the local community that it will be undertaking further repair work on the A828 at Connel Bridge due to the recent bridge strike. The bridge … Continued

Northbound deck repair now complete Bridge deck repair works to move to the southbound carriageway Contraflow system in place for duration of works       BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, has been carrying out essential maintenance work on the the A9 over Findhorn Bridge near Tomatin since Monday 28 April. Repairs to the … Continued

BEAR Scotland welcomed the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, on a visit to the A82 Grotaig site, on the North West trunk road network today. The Cabinet Secretary was given a first-hand look at the complex rock slope stabilisation works at Grotaig on the A82 where, BEAR Scotland are working closely with Forest … Continued

Update on 2 September 2025: Works on the A82 between Tarbet and Inverarnan were postponed due to delays the programme and the programme of works now reduced. All new information below. Overnight resurfacing works beginning Sunday 21 September at 8pm in two locations Road closure with signed diversion BEAR Scotland, the North West trunk road … Continued

Enhanced warning signage installation starts on Sunday 17 August for three weeks Lane closures and coned areas with reduced temporary speed limit BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, has been working on measures to improve user safety on the A9. Works are now planned in Inverness at the junctions between the A9 and Sir … Continued

Update on 21 August: Works on the A82 at Tarbet will now require an additional three nights of works due the length of the scheme being extended to including the A82/A83 Junction. Works will now be complete on the morning of Thursday 28 August. Carriageway works to start on Sunday 17 August Convoy with temporary … Continued

Updated 29 August 2025: Works will no longer go ahead on Sunday night (31/08/2025). To cover this night, works will go ahead on Tuesday night (02/09/2025). Works are now expected to finish on Wednesday morning (03/09/2025 at 0600 am). Surfacing works start on Wednesday 20 August Lane closure with convoy between 8pm and 6am On … Continued

Two days of drainage investigations works starting Wednesday 13 August Two-way traffic lights between 9am and 4:30pm   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A828 in the village of Benderloch.   Drainage investigations will be carried out over two days from Wednesday 13 … Continued

Structural investigation, road resurfacing and concrete repairs to recommence from Monday 11 August Two-way traffic lights in place 24hr until Monday 15 September   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential maintenance work on the A9 Strathsteven Bridge, located approximately 2 miles northeast of Golspie, from 11 August.   … Continued

Drainage works start Monday 11 August Temporary traffic lights with convoy between 8am and 4:30pm     BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential drainage works at three locations on the A828, with works planned to commence on Monday 11 August as follows: Rosebank (Strathappin House to Appin Terrace) Appin … Continued

Storm Floris made for a challenging couple of days across the North West Unit, bringing high winds and disruption across several key routes. A demanding day saw our Control Room busy throughout, monitoring the network, engaging with stakeholders, and dealing with requests for assistance. Our teams responded to over 50 issues throughout the day and … Continued