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A83 diversion from 6pm on Tuesday 30 September In response to the wet weather forecast, BEAR Scotland will be diverting traffic at the Rest and Be Thankful onto the Old Military Road from 6pm today (Tuesday 30 September) as a precaution. The forecast and hillside conditions will continue to be monitored with further updates to … Continued

Update on 6 October 2025: Due to Storm Amy and delays elsewhere in the programme, resurfacing works on the A9 North of Perth did not start last night (05.10) and will now start on Tuesday 7 October. New dates below. Drainage works on Sunday 28 September have been complete Surfacing works start on Tuesday 7 October under convoy … Continued

  Works to begin on Sunday 12 October for seven nights   BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out overnight surfacing works at the A9 junction in Roadside, a village located just north of Georgemas, from Sunday 12 October 2025. Works will take place for seven nights between the … Continued

Works start on Wednesday 1 October Three-way temporary traffic lights in place until Thursday 16 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to install new pedestrian crossing facilities on the A84 near Dobbies on the west edge of Stirling, with works starting on Wednesday 1 October. The works involve installing a refuge island, … Continued

A charity offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy to residents throughout Argyll and Bute has received generous £750 donation from BEAR Scotland, the company responsible for  managing and maintaining trunk roads in North West Scotland. BEAR Scotland operates locally from a depot in Oban, maintaining the A85 and A828 in the area, including Connel Bridge. As part … Continued

Works take place on Tuesday 30 September Traffic lights between 9.30am and 4pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential drainage works at lay-by 46 on the A9, south of Blair Atholl on Tuesday 30 September, between 9.30am to 4pm. The A9 will have temporary traffic lights in place … Continued

Update on 6 October 2025: Works on the A87 near Loch Cluanie have been postponed due to delays elsewhere in the programme caused by Storm Amy. Work will now start on Thursday 23 October. New information below.  Works start on Thursday 23 October Overnight road closures in place for safety until the morning of Saturday … Continued

Works start on Thursday 2 October for two nights Traffic lights in place until morning of Saturday 4 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential drainage works on the A84 at Doune, between George Street and Balkerach Street, from Thursday 2 October. The trunk road will remain open … Continued

Daytime works on Monday 29 September Overnight works on Wednesday 1 October Traffic lights in place during working hours BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential drainage works at two locations on the A85: A85 East of St Fillans: Monday 29 September, 8am to 4.30pm A85 East of Comrie: … Continued

Update on 8 October 2025: Due to a wet weather forecast works on the A86 at Roy Bridge have been postponed and will start on Monday 13 October. See updates below. Works start on Monday 13 October Overnight road closure with amnesties in place until the morning of Tuesday 28 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport … Continued

Bridge deck refurbishment works start on Monday 29 September for seven weeks Temporary two-way traffic lights to be used 24 hours per day throughout project with a 30mph speed restriction Some use of 10mph convoy as required   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland are set to carry out essential bridge maintenance works on … Continued

Update on 2 October 2025: Due to Storm Amy and wet weather forecast, works on the A83 at South of Inverneil will now restart on Sunday 12 October. See updates below in red. Works start on Tuesday 30 September Overnight road closures with hourly amnesties BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will undertake essential … Continued