North West

REVISED PROGRAMME OF WORKS TO BE IMPLEMENTED AS PART OF A87 SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON ISLE OF SKYE   Please be advised that an amended programme of works is now proposed for the upcoming road surfacing improvements that are to take place on the A87 on the Isle of Skye. The works, which were to encompass … Continued

Project to begin on Wednesday 6 July for two days and six nights Daytime convoy to be operated on 6 and 7 July, 7am to 7pm Overnight road closures to be implemented 10 to 18 July, 8pm to 6am No works to be undertaken on Friday or Saturday nights.   Essential surfacing improvements on the … Continued

Further night of works required at Rannoch Moor with completion expected on Wednesday 20 July 2022   Please be advised that an amended programme of works is now proposed for the road surfacing improvements underway on the A82 trunk road between Tyndrum and Glencoe Altnafeadh. The works to re-surface two sections of carriageway began on … Continued

OVERNIGHT SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR THE A9 SOUTH OF DALNAMEIN HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED   Please be advised that the surfacing improvements planned for the A9 south of Dalnamein at Crom Bhruthaich have been rescheduled and will now begin on Thursday 7 July. The project was scheduled to begin on Sunday 10 July; however, it has … Continued

ADDITIONAL OVERNIGHT WORKS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE A87 AT SLIGACHAN JUNCTION   Please be advised that due to adverse weather, an additional night of work is required to complete the surfacing improvements planned for the A87 at Sligachan Junction on the Isle of Skye. The project started on Friday 8 July and … Continued

ADDITIONAL OVERNIGHT JUNCTION CLOSURES REQUIRED TO COMPLETE SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE A9 SOUTH OF EVANTON   Please be advised that for operational reasons, an additional three nights of overnight closures of the A9/B817 junction, south of Evanton, will be required to complete ongoing road surfacing improvements. The works were scheduled to be complete by Friday … Continued

Project to begin on Monday 4 July for four nights   Motorists using the A87 in Broadford on the Isle of Skye are set to benefit from an improved road surface, with works due to get underway on Monday 4 July. The improvements will see over 500 metres of the A87 resurfaced between Branch Road … Continued

ADDITIONAL DAY OF WORKS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ROAD MARKINGS ON THE A85 METHVEN   Please be advised that due to operational reasons, an additional day of works is required on Monday 15 August to complete road markings on the A85 at Methven. Works will take place between 11am and 4pm. There will be a lane … Continued

Primary 6 and 7 pupils from Lochleven High School were delighted to get the opportunity to work with the BEAR Scotland team by completing three of our four BEAR Cub Engineers Challenges. On-line, interactive sessions were delivered virtually using the eSgoil, DYW Live (Developing the Young Workforce) education programme with follow up materials and instructions … Continued

In April and May around £10m has been invested in the North West Trunk Road network, with a further £7m due to be spent in June. BEAR has delivered a variety of resurfacing, road safety and maintenance schemes on behalf of Transport Scotland. Over 54 resurfacing projects have been undertaken, including major projects on the … Continued

In the first half of 2022 BEAR Scotland has donated over £13,000 to several different charities and causes. Some recent fundraising and charity support initiatives include: In May employees took part in our shareholder, Eurovia’s ‘Steps to Health’ challenge, covering a total 1,976 miles between them and raising £1,000 for our staff nominated charity partner … Continued

Works begin Tuesday 5 July for ten nights   A section of the A83 at Succoth is to benefit from an improved road surface with work set to get underway from Tuesday 5 July. The improvements will see 880 metres of the A83 near Arrochar resurfaced, creating a smoother and safer section of road for … Continued