North West

Work at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful continues to be a priority, with teams boosting hillside resilience, strengthening defences, and reacting quickly to keep Argyll moving safely. The Rest and Be Thankful doesn’t rest, and neither do we.   Keeping debris at bay Robust debris fences cover the main water channels on the hillside … Continued

Even in the most challenging conditions, progress didn’t stop. Our teams worked hard throughout October, November and December to deliver a range of improvements across the North West trunk road network. With an investment of almost £24m from Transport Scotland, we successfully carried out a range of projects including safety barrier replacements, signage improvements, bridge … Continued

BEAR Scotland continues to deliver an extensive programme of maintenance and improvement works along the full length of the A9 between Perth and Thurso, on this vital route that connects the Highlands with the central belt, supporting tourism, freight and travel for thousands of people daily. The varied programme of improvements implemented between October and … Continued

  Works start on Sunday 1 February Overnight lane closures in place until the morning of Friday 27 February   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential maintenance works to replace lighting columns on the A9 Kessock Bridge. These street lighting works will be carried out between the hours … Continued

Works start on Monday 26 January 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential routine inspection works on the A828 at Connel Bridge and the adjacent footbridge from Monday 26 January. Inspection works will be carried out between 8am to 6pm daily and are expected to be completed on … Continued

Drainage works to start on Monday 26 January 2026 Lane closure with temporary traffic lights in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out drainage repairs on the A85 in St. Fillans from Monday 26 January. Works will be carried out between 7am and 7pm each day and are expected … Continued

Updated 4 May 2026: BEAR Scotland operatives are set to return to repair a small section of carriageway on the A85 between Crieff and Comrie at Monzievaird Old Schoolhouse between 7pm on Monday 11 May and 6am on Tuesday 12 May.  To protect roadworkers and the travelling public, the road will be closed overnight with … Continued

Updated 30 March 2026: Due to a weather impacting the wider programme, the below overnight resurfacing of the A9 at Tomich Junction to Delny Muir has been delayed by one night. These works will now take place the following night on 31 March 2026. ·       Carriageway improvement works to start on 4 February 2026 ·       Nighttime … Continued

Update on 21 January 2026: The traffic management required on the A83 at Argyll Hotel, Bellochantuy now requires temporary traffic lights to be in place 24 hours for the duration of the works, working hours have also been adjusted slightly. See new information below. Drainage works are planned for two days starting Thursday 22 January … Continued

Updated 26 January 2026: Due to the poor weather forecast, daytime resurfacing on the A85 west of Bridge of Awe will not go ahead on Tuesday 27 January. Works will resume on Wednesday 28 January. Please see new dates below. Daytime resurfacing works start on Thursday 22 January Convoy in place until Thursday 29 January … Continued

Updated on 27 January 2026: Due to changes elsewhere in the programme of works, overnight surfacing on the A83 north of Minard have been postponed until later in the year. New dates will be confirmed in due course. One night of carriageway works on Wednesday 28 January Road closure with hourly amnesties   BEAR Scotland, … Continued

Daytime works scheduled between Monday 26 January and Friday 20 February 2026 Temporary traffic signals with single lane closures in place for duration of works BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential footway improvements on the A85 from Perth to Lochty, from Monday 26 January 2026. The footway resurfacing, … Continued