North West

Update on 11 September 2026: Due to a poor weather forecast, works on the A85 East of Arrivain will now finish on Tuesday 15 September. Please see the new dates below. Overnight road closures at St Conan Kirk from Wednesday 26 August – complete Daytime convoy system east of Arrivain from Wednesday 2 September BEAR … Continued

Rockfall protection mesh installation largely complete on northern section of rockslope 24-hour temporary traffic lights to remain in place while final phase is designed BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, has made significant progress on the ongoing rockslope stabilisation works at the A828 Ledaig. On the northern section of the rockslope, installation of … Continued

Updated 18 August 2026: Due to poor weather, resurfacing works on the A82 South of Urquhart Castle did not take place last night and require an extra night. Works will now finish on the morning of Wednesday 26 August. Full details below in red. Works commence on Sunday 16 August Road closure with amnesty periods … Continued

Updated 20 August 2026: Due to poor weather affecting the programme of works, resurfacing on Rose Street Roundabout and Harbour Street Roundabout will now start from Monday 31 August. Please see new dates below. Overnight surfacing works start on Monday 31 August Road closure with diversion in place until the morning of Monday 7 September … Continued

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