North West

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 17 September 2026: Due to poor weather conditions, overnight resurfacing works on the A82 South of Luss could not go ahead last night (Wednesday 16 September) as planned. Operatives will also be returning to carry out one night of repairs North of Arden Roundabout on 24 September Please see new information below. Works start … 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

Updated 24 September 2026: Due to poor weather, resurfacing on the A82 at Rannoch Moor will not go ahead tonight (Thursday 24 September). Overnight resurfacing works started on Sunday 26 July Temporary traffic lights with convoy in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out resurfacing at two locations on … Continued

Updated 24 August 2026: Due to challenges on site, the major resurfacing project on the A83 between Tarbert and Inveraray will now be completed by Wednesday 26 August. Please see new end date below. Works start on Tuesday 28 July Overnight road closures with amnesties in place until Wednesday 26 August Four nights of 10mph convoy … Continued

Updated 7 August 2026: Works on the A84 at Craigforth Roundabout have been completed, however, works at Auction Mart Roundabout now require an extra night, which will take place on the night of Wednesday 12 August; new information below in red. Works start on Monday 20 July Traffic lights with convoy in place until Thursday … Continued