North West

Updated on 12 January 2026: Due to changes in the programme work on the A85 at Madderty will now start on the evening of Monday 19 January. Please see new dates below. Carriageway works starting Morning 19 January Traffic lights with convoy until the morning of Thursday 29 January   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of … Continued

Updated 12 January 2026: Due to weather conditions causing delays elsewhere in the programme, overnight tree felling on the A9 at Artafallie Junction (northbound) will not go ahead tonight as planned. Please see new dates below. Tree felling starts on Tuesday 13 January Lane closure with occasional full closures on northbound carriageway   BEAR Scotland, … Continued

Traffic to return to A83 at Rest and Be Thankful at around 2pm on Monday 15 December   Following thorough inspections of the hillside, traffic will return to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful, operated by BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland at around 2pm this afternoon, Monday 15 December.   The short Old … Continued

Short local diversion to remain in place to allow inspections to be carried out Traffic on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful will continue using the Old Military Road until conditions on the hillside can be fully inspected following heavy rainfall over the weekend. The short local diversion has been in use from 1pm on … Continued

Short local diversion to remain in place over weekend Traffic on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful will be directed along the Old Military Road from 1pm today, as a safety precaution due to forecast heavy rainfall. The Old Military Road diversion is expected to remain in place throughout Sunday, with a decision on returning … Continued

Road users should be prepared to use the Old Military Road from afternoon on Saturday 13 December   Due to heavy rainfall forecast for the weekend, BEAR Scotland intend to use the Old Military Road as a precaution, allowing road users travelling along the A83 Rest and Be Thankful to continue their journeys safely.   … Continued

Due to the severe weather conditions brought by Storm Bram, including prolonged heavy rainfall and high winds, the following works being undertaken by BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will not go ahead tonight, Tuesday 9 December. A828 Benderloch resurfacing and lining – Temporary traffic lights remain on location due to quarry breakdown A83 … Continued

Works start on Monday 15 December Traffic lights in place until Friday 19 December BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out rockfall mesh netting replacement works on the A83 at Strone Point, approximately 2 km northeast of Inveraray, from Monday 15 December.   Works will be carried out between the … Continued

Updated 17 December 2025: Due to changes in the programme of works, overnight resurfacing on the A83 at Glaschoine House have now paused. Operatives will return on Thursday 29 January 2026. Please see new dates below. Resurfacing works starting Monday 8 December Appropriate traffic management measures in place for both phases of work   BEAR … Continued

Temporary traffic signals with 30mph speed limit remain in place for safety Traffic management extended south of Cobbler Bridge to support drainage works Full carriageway opening planned over the festive period   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland are continuing essential improvement works on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful.   Recent activity has … Continued

Rockslope stabilisation works start on Monday 5 January 2026 24-hour two-way traffic lights with 30mph speed restriction Traffic stopped in both directions for a maximum of 10 minutes BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland are set to carry out rockslope stabilisation works on the A82, at Glen Coe from Monday 5 January 2026 for … Continued

Works start on Monday 8 December Temporary traffic lights until Saturday 31 January with no works on Sunday and during the festive break   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out safety barrier improvements on the A82 north of Luss from Monday 8 December until Saturday 31 January 2026.   … Continued