North West

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 December 2025: Due to poor weather forecast, resurfacing on the A828 at Benderloch will not go ahead tonight (Thursday 11 December) and will resume on Tuesday 16 December. Please see new end date below.  Works from Tuesday 18 November Overnight road closures with amnesties 30mph speed limit during the day    BEAR Scotland, … Continued

Updated 16 January 2026: Due to changes in the programme, drainage works on the A82 between Arden Roundabout and Cameron Club could not start last night (Thursday 15 January) as planned. Works will now start on Monday 19 January. Drainage works start on Monday 19 January Temporary traffic lights in place on each approach to … Continued

Updated 5 December 2025: Due to the poor weather forecast, works on the A85 in the Glen Dochart area will not go ahead on the evening of Sunday 7 December. Works are now expected to be completed by the morning of Tuesday 9 December. Please see changes to the programme below. Works start on Monday … Continued

Updated 3 December 2025: Due to the poor weather forecast, works on the A83 at Drum will not go ahead tonight (Wednesday 3 December). Please see new end date below. Overnight carriageway improvements from Wednesday 5 November Road closure with hourly amnesties   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will undertake essential carriageway improvements … 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

Updated 11 November 2025: Due to low temperatures last night (16/11/25) work on the A82 South of Spean Bridge were unable to be completed. Works will now take place tonight and will be completed by 6am on Tuesday 18 November. Updated information below.  Overnight resurfacing works started on Sunday 9 November Road closure with amnesties … Continued