North West

Inspection starts on Monday 31 August Temporary traffic lights in place until Friday 4 September BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out an inspection of Cromarty Bridge on the A9 from Monday 31 August. The inspection will be carried out Monday to Friday between the hours of 9:30am and 3:30pm, and … Continued

Drainage investigation works start on Thursday 27 August Traffic lights in place between 7:30pm and 6.30am   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out further essential drainage investigation works on the A85 at Kinnoir Culvert Comrie, from Thursday 27 August for two nights following initial investigation last month.   These … Continued

Update on 10 September 2026: Having identified the need for more work than first anticipated, the project on the A82 at Rose Cottage, Inverarnan, will require an additional three days of work, now finishing on Wednesday 16 September. Full details below. Drainage improvements starting on Monday 7 September Temporary traffic lights in place until Wednesday … Continued

Works will begin on Monday 7 September 24-hour lane two closures in both directions until Monday 12 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out works to replace the central reserve safety barrier on the A9 dual carriageway from south of Tore Roundabout to Arpafeelie junction. Works will be carried … Continued

Highland charity Friends of New Craigs Hospital has received a £750 donation from trunk road maintenance company BEAR Scotland. The charity has been supporting patients at New Craigs Hospital in Inverness since 2024 by raising funds to improve their stay and mental wellbeing. Jackie McKay, Friends of New Craigs Hospital Chairperson, said: “We are a … Continued

New active travel improvements deliver safer journeys for people walking, wheeling and cycling Traffic light switch-on to take place by Monday 24 August BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is nearing completion of the A9 Raigmore Interchange Active Travel project, with the traffic signals due be in operation from Monday 24 August. The project … Continued

Works start Tuesday 25 August Two-way temporary traffic lights in place until Friday 11 September   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out essential drainage improvement works on the A85 at Derrywood, between St Fillans and Lochearnhead, from Tuesday 25 August. Works will be carried out between 08:00 and 16:00 and are … Continued

Update on 19 August 2026: Due to delays elsewhere in the programme, work on the A9 north of Cromarty Bridge will now begin on Wednesday 26 August. See new information below. Resurfacing starting on Wednesday 26 August Lane closure with convoy between 8pm and 6am On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will carry out … 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

Road closures with hourly amnesties from Tuesday 25 August On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will carry out essential overnight works on the A9 at South Doll Junction, for three nights from Tuesday 25 August 2026. The works, which will see a new surface laid on the carriageway of the A9 at South Doll … Continued

Overnight road closures with hourly amnesties scheduled 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