March 17, 2022

TRUNK NOT JUNK! SCHOOL COMPETITION

Let’s tackle the litter on our trunk roads! In support of Keep Scotland Beautiful Spring Clean 2022, which is focused this year from 21 March to 21 April, we are running a schools 2022 Litter Campaign Design Competition, open to all primary school learners across the SE area. As well as repairing roads and bridges … Continued

March 16, 2022

OVERNIGHT SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR A85 GILMERTON TO CRIEFF  

Works begin Thursday 17 March for six nights   A section of the A85 between Gilmerton and Crieff is to benefit from an improved road surface with work set to get underway from Thursday 17 March at 7pm. The improvements will see just over 1km of the A85 resurfaced, creating a smoother and safer road … Continued

March 16, 2022

TEMPORARY WALKWAY TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON A828 CONNEL BRIDGE

Works to begin in April and are expected to take up to four months   BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is proposing to construct a temporary cantilevered walkway to the east side of the A828 Connel Bridge to maintain access for non-motorised users whilst bridge deck replacement works are undertaken. The cantilevered … Continued

March 15, 2022

OVERNIGHT ESSENTIAL CARRIAGEWAY MAINTENANCE PLANNED FOR A85 NEAR CRIANLARICH

Tuesday 15 March   ONGOING OVERNIGHT SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE A85 NEAR CRIANLARICH POSTPONED TONIGHT DUE TO FORECAST INCLEMENT WEATHER   Please be advised that ongoing overnight surfacing improvements for a section of the A85 east of Benmore have been postponed tonight, Tuesday 15 March. The project will not take place tonight due to forecast … Continued

March 15, 2022

£350,000 OVERNIGHT SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR THE A83 SOUTH OF ARROCHAR

Friday 1 April TWO ADDITIONAL OVERNIGHT CLOSURES REQUIRED TO COMPLETE SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE A83 SOUTH OF ARROCHAR   Please be advised that inclement weather has impacted the ongoing resurfacing works on the A83 south of Arrochar. The project was due to be completed by Friday 1 April, however additional road closures will be required … Continued

March 10, 2022

£10,000 OVERNIGHT DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR THE A9 INSHES AND BOGBAIN JUNCTIONS

Works start on Tuesday 15 March for two nights   Motorists using the A9 in proximity to the Inshes and Bogbain junctions are set to benefit from drainage improvements worth £10,000, with works set to get underway on Tuesday 15 March. The works are expected to take to take place over two nights, between 8pm … Continued

March 1, 2022

OVERNIGHT SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR A82 AT LOCH ACHTRIOCHTAN NEAR GLENCOE

Monday 28 March   FURTHER OVERNIGHT CLOSURES REQUIRED TO COMPLETE SECOND PHASE OF SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON A82 AT LOCH ACHTRIOCHTAN   Please be advised that further overnight surfacing improvements are planned for the A82 near Glencoe, which will help create a smoother and safer journey for road users. The project will involve teams returning to … Continued

February 28, 2022

OVERNIGHT SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED ON A9 CRAIGRORY TO ALLANGRANGE

Works to start on Sunday 6 March for 12 consecutive nights     A section of the A9 near Inverness is to benefit from an improved road surface with work set to get underway on Sunday 6 March. The project will see 830 metres of road resurfaced on the A9 northbound carriageway from Craigrory to … Continued

February 25, 2022

OVERNIGHT ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE PLANNED FOR TWO BRIDGES ON CALEDONIAN CANAL

Friday 25 February   ADDITIONAL OVERNIGHT CLOSURE REQUIRED ON SATURDAY 26 FEBRUARY TO COMPLETE MAINTENANCE WORKS ON A82 LAGGAN SWING BRIDGE   Please be advised that due to adverse weather conditions impacting operations, an additional overnight road closure is required to complete ongoing maintenance works on the A82 Laggan Swing Bridge. The project was scheduled … Continued

February 23, 2022

A83 REST AND BE THANKFUL

Thursday 24 February – 9.20am   A83 AT REST AND BE THANKFUL TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE UNDER CONVOY CONTROL ON THE A83 TODAY (THURSDAY) AND OVERNIGHT DUE TO FORECAST HEAVY SNOW     Given the heavy snow forecast today, convoy control operations on the A83 will continue through today and overnight.  Journey times through the … Continued

February 21, 2022

ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE PLANNED FOR A9 RIVER TAY BRIDGE

Works start on Tuesday 22 February for one day   Essential repairs are set to be conducted on the A9 River Tay Bridge near Dunkeld with works set to get underway tomorrow, Tuesday 22 February. The repairs will involve teams removing and replacing the existing joint sealant, such that the movement joints remain protected for … Continued

February 18, 2022

£300,000 SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR THREE LOCATIONS ON A82 BETWEEN GLENCOE AND FORT WILLIAM

Tuesday 1 March ADVERSE WEATHER IMPACTS ONGOING SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE A82 BETWEEN GLENCOE AND FORT WILLIAM   Please be advised that adverse weather last week impacted ongoing surfacing operations on the A82 between Glencoe and Fort William. The project was expected to be completed by Monday 14 March, however works are now anticipated to … Continued