North West

Update 10 June 2025: Works on the A9 at the north end of Helmsdale could not be completed last night (Monday 9 June). Works resume tonight (Tuesday 10 June) and are anticipated to be completed by 6am tomorrow (Wednesday 11 June).  Please see new end date below.   Road closures are planned from Sunday 1 … Continued

BEAR Scotland, which operates and maintains trunk roads across North West Scotland, has donated £750 to Trossachs Search and Rescue. The volunteer-led charity supports those who have found themselves in difficulty in the outdoors in the Trossachs and Stirling area. BEAR Scotland manages and maintains the A84, A85 and A82. As part of its Regional … Continued

Construction works start on Tuesday 6 May Temporary traffic lights in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential footway construction works on the A83 Millknowe Road, Campbeltown between Albyn Avenue and Glengyle Road.   The works are programmed to be undertaken from Tuesday 6 May until Thursday 15 … Continued

Drainage investigations works start on Monday 12 May Temporary traffic lights between 7:30pm and 6am   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A82 Loch Lomond, between Stoneymollan Roundabout and Arden Roundabout.   These drainage investigation works will be carried out between the hours … Continued

Carriageway improvement works start on Tuesday 6 May until Saturday 17 May Temporary traffic lights with convoy     BEAR Scotland the North West trunk road operating company, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to start essential resurfacing improvements on the A84 single carriageway near Buchany, north of Doune.   Resurfacing improvements on … Continued

As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, BEAR Scotland is preparing to roll out the annual programme of cyclic maintenance across the South East and North West trunk road networks. Spring marks the start of key seasonal activities such as grass cutting, sign cleaning and gully cleaning. These works are essential for maintaining road … Continued

Updated on 16 May 2025: Due to the unavailability of specialist equipment, all works that were planned to take place on the A85 West of Ross Bridge, Comrie have been postponed. New dates will be issued once these works have been rescheduled Due to changes in the programme of works, all works that were planned to take … Continued

Update 17 June 2025: Due to adverse weather conditions during the project and additional works being required, rock slope improvements on the A82 at Loch Oich will now be completed by Sunday 29 June.  Project begins on Thursday 8 May 2025 BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out significant improvement works … Continued

Update 25 June 2025: Changes to the works plan mean that overnight surfacing on the A82 Invergloy will now be completed by the morning of Friday 11 July. Please see new dates below.   Works begin on Sunday 11 May for around seven weeks Overnight road closure in place until the morning of Friday 11 … Continued

Masonry repairs start on Monday 5 May for four days 24-hour two-way traffic lights until Thursday 8 May   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential masonry repairs on Allt A’Ghaill culvert that supports the A86 trunk road. The culvert is located approximately two miles east of Laggan. This … Continued

Updated 06 May 2025: Due to an unforeseen environmental factor, works on the A9 northbound off-slip at Pitlochry have been paused. New dates for the work will be shared as soon as possible.   Works start Monday 28 April 24 hour closure in place between until Sunday 4 May excluding Thursday 1 May On behalf … Continued

Our online Planned Works map has now been updated with details of the major projects scheduled to take place across the North West trunk road network during the 2025/26 financial year. From the rugged Highlands to coastal communities, the North West team has a packed schedule of improvements to keep the region’s vital connections safe … Continued