North West

Works start on Thursday 6 August Shorts section of traffic management in place Works expected to continue until Friday 29 January 2027 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out the final phase of street lighting refurbishment on the A9 through the village of Golspie from Thursday 6 August. Works will … Continued

During the last quarter, the North West team continued to strengthen relationships with local communities, elected representatives and key stakeholders so that local voices are reflected in project development and decision-making. Following the Scottish Parliamentary elections in May, we reached out directly to newly elected MSPs to build relationships and improve awareness of BEAR Scotland’s … Continued

The recently completed puffin crossing scheme in Golspie has delivered a safer and more accessible crossing point for pedestrians, while also enhancing the surrounding footway and drainage infrastructure. With a similar project proposed for Brora, we’re looking at how lessons learned in Golspie can help us deliver a better experience for the local community there. … Continued

Earlier this summer, BEAR Scotland delivered a programme of resurfacing and bridge joint replacement works at Connel Bridge, helping to maintain the condition of the A828  while minimising disruption for local communities and road users. A well-known landmark near Oban, Connel Bridge opened in 1903 as a railway crossing and, at the time, was the … Continued

Across the North West, a range of projects are being delivered this summer and beyond to improve the safety, resilience and accessibility of Scotland’s trunk road network. From major retaining wall replacements and embankment repairs to new pedestrian crossing facilities and essential routine maintenance, these investments will help ensure the network continues to serve communities, … Continued

Whilst the summer months are typically expected to bring more favourable conditions for road maintenance and improvement works, that’s not always the case in Scotland! Despite occasional challenges, our teams have maintained momentum, delivering a wide range of essential improvements across the North West trunk road network. With an investment of over £48m from Transport … Continued

Daytime traffic management removed from Monday 10 August Evening and overnight lane closures ongoing until Friday 21 August BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be reducing the amount of traffic management present on Raigmore Interchange over the coming weeks as the Active Travel project enters its final stage. From Friday 31 July, alterations … Continued

Updated 14 August 2026: Due to changes elsewhere in the programme, overnight resurfacing on the A84 Stirling Road, Callander will now start on Sunday 30 August. Please see new dates below. Works start on Sunday 30 August Traffic lights with convoy in place until Monday 7 September BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is … Continued

Works recommence on Tuesday 11 August Traffic lights in place during working hours BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, has confirmed a further four nights of overnight traffic restrictions on the A9 Cromarty Bridge near Dingwall, starting Tuesday 11 August. Specialist underbridge access vehicles are being used to upgrade the existing cathodic protection system, … Continued

Updated 18 August 2026: Due to poor weather conditions, overnight resurfacing works on the A82 at Loch Lomond are now expected to be completed by Thursday 17 September. Please see new dates below. Works start on Sunday 2 August Temporary traffic lights with a convoy system from 7pm until Thursday 17 September BEAR Scotland, on … Continued

Drainage investigation starts on Tuesday 28 July Temporary traffic lights in place between 7:30pm and 6.30am BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A85 just north of Comrie Golf Club from Tuesday 28 July.   This investigation will be carried out between the hours … Continued

Updated 21 July: Further to issues encountered last night, traffic management arrangements have been changed for Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 July. Additional signage will be in place. Road users accessing Raigmore Estate from the west will be able to use the right turn bus lane from Millburn Road eastbound on to King Duncan’s Road.  … Continued