Traffic returned to the main trunk road at 1pm on Thursday 2 January Traffic returned to the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful at 1pm today under traffic light control. The Old Military Road had been used as a precaution since 4pm on Sunday 29 December, in response to a forecast for … Continued
A83 traffic to be rerouted onto Old Military Road from 4pm on Sunday 29 December Given the forecast for heavy rain commencing on Sunday, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road as a precaution from 4pm on Sunday 29 December to allow road users travelling along the A83 Rest and Be Thankful to continue their journey safely. … Continued
Updated 18 December 2024: Due to transportation issues, the barrier installation on the A830 south of Mallaig is unable to go ahead as planned. As an immediate safety measure, the area will be coned with an extended 30mph speed restriction in place until a permanent solution is undertaken in January 2025. Temporary traffic lights will … Continued
Updated 3 February 2025: Traffic lights will be in place between 9am and 5pm on Monday 10 February until Friday 21 February. Please see updated information below. Works will be carried out in January and February 2025 Canal Side South closed from Monday 6 January A82 closed overnight on Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 and Thursday … Continued
Carriageway improvement works start on Tuesday 14 January 2025 Overnight lane closures and temporary traffic lights with convoy BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to start essential resurfacing and road marking improvements on the A9 at the southern Ballinluig Junction. The works will involve surfacing and road marking improvements, … Continued
Updated December 2024: Due to low temperatures and poor weather conditions, these works have been cancelled and will be rescheduled in 2025. Works to begin Monday 2 December 2024 and will take place over three weeks 30mph speed limit to be in place on northbound carriageway while works undertaken Active travel improvements on the A9 … Continued
Drainage investigations works starting Monday 6 January Two-way and three-way traffic lights BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A82 between South of Luss Junction and Culag Plantation. These drainage investigation works will continue until the morning of Tuesday 14 January between … Continued
Updated 21 April 2025: Surfacing on the A85 Dunollie Road will now be completed by the morning of Tuesday 29 April. Please see new details below in red. Works begin on Thursday 3 April Convoy with two-way traffic lights from 8pm to 6am Road users travelling on the A85 will benefit from a … Continued
Updated 10 December 2024: Due to unforeseen circumstances, drainage investigations on the A9 between Longman Roundabout and Raigmore Interchange have now been cancelled. New dates will be shared once the works have been rescheduled. Six nights starting Tuesday 10 December Lane closures BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential … Continued
Updated 4 December 2024: Due to low temperatures, works on the A9 south of Alness were unable to be completed by 6am this morning (Wednesday 4 December) as planned. If weather conditions allow, works will continue tonight and be completed by 6am tomorrow morning (Thursday 5 December). Resurfacing started on Wednesday 6 November Full … Continued
Earlier this year, we challenged primary school children across the North West of Scotland to come up with names for our new fleet of gritters. Competition was tough with over 800 schools being invited to enter the competition, but we managed to pick worthy winners. Fraser (6) and Amy (6), pupils from Luncarty Primary School, … Continued
Urgent carriageway repairs between Bankfoot and Birnam 24-hour lane closure in place from Wednesday 27 November BEAR Scotland, the operating company working on behalf of Transport Scotland, are undertaking emergency carriageway repair works on the A9 northbound carriageway between Bankfoot and Birnam, requiring a 24-hour lane closure from Wednesday 27 November. Works are anticipated … Continued
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