North West

BEAR Scotland welcomed the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, on a visit to several key sites across the North West and South East trunk road networks this summer. The visits showcased the improvements being made to some of Scotland’s most important transport routes, including rock slope repairs on the A828 at Ledaig and … Continued

As we head into the colder months, BEAR Scotland’s North West Unit is continuing to deliver a busy programme of maintenance, improvements and winter operations designed to keep trunk roads safe, reliable and resilient. Despite challenging weather conditions, shorter daylight hours and fluctuating temperatures across some of Scotland’s most exposed routes, our teams will persevere … Continued

It’s been a busy summer across the North West trunk road network, with teams out in force delivering improvements throughout July, August and September. Backed by £29m of investment from Transport Scotland, projects have ranged from major road resurfacing and rock slope stabilisation measures to drainage upgrades and landscaping works, all aimed at keeping our … Continued

Clarification: During the full closure on Tuesday and Wednesday, hard closure points will be in place from the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint carpark and west of Ardgarten on the A83. Local access will be permitted up to these points from Inveraray and Tarbet.  A83 traffic diverted onto Old Military Road on Monday 27 October … Continued

Rockslope stabilisation works continue Existing traffic light remain in place until works are completed   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, continues rockslope stabilisation works on the A828 between Ledaig and Benderloch, just north of Connel Bridge.   The existing traffic lights at this location will remain in place whilst a monitoring period gets … Continued

Updated 11 November 2025: Due to poor weather conditions affecting other works, resurfacing on the A828 at Benderloch will now start on Monday 17 November. Please see new dates below. Works start on Monday 17 November Overnight road closures with amnesties 30mph speed limit during the day    BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, … Continued

Updated 31 October: Due to changes in the programme, filter drain recycling works on the A82 north of Arden Roundabout are no longer going ahead on Monday 10 November. Works will be rescheduled and new dates will be shared once confirmed.   Drainage works start on Monday 10 November Temporary traffic lights in place on each approach … Continued

Updated 7 November 2025: Due to poor weather conditions, works on the A85 at Old Flax Mill were unable to be completed. This has resulted in changes to the rest of the A85 Glen Dochart programme. Please see new programme dates below.   Works start on Monday 3 November Appropriate traffic management will be at … Continued

Updated 11 November 2025: Due to the forecast for heavy rain, works on the A83 south of Low Ballevain will not go ahead tonight (Tuesday 11 November). Works will resume tomorrow (Wednesday 12 November).  Overnight carriageway improvements from Wednesday 5 November Road closure with hourly amnesties   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will … Continued

Updated 4 November 2025: Due to the poor weather forecast, overnight surfacing on the A83 north of Stonefield junction could not be completed last night. Operatives will return tonight (Tuesday 4 November) for one more shift. Please see new end date below. Works start on Wednesday 22 October Overnight road closures with hourly amnesties   … Continued

Works to replace the safety barrier in the central reserve start on Monday 20 October for 30 days Lane two closure and temporary reduced speed limit in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to replace safety barriers in the central reserve at the southbound split level dual carriageway section of the … Continued

Updated 7 November 2025: Due to changes in the programme of works, the schedule for tree removal works on the A85 at Dalmally has been rearranged. Please see changed dates below. Tree felling starts on Monday 3 November Overnight road closure with amnesties until Monday 24 November BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is … Continued