North West

BEAR Scotland welcomed the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, on a visit to the A82 Grotaig site, on the North West trunk road network today. The Cabinet Secretary was given a first-hand look at the complex rock slope stabilisation works at Grotaig on the A82 where, BEAR Scotland are working closely with Forest … Continued

Update on 2 October 2025: Due to Storm Amy and wet weather forecast works on the A82 between Tarbet and Inverarnan have been postponed and will restart on Monday 7 October. See updates below. Overnight resurfacing works beginning Sunday 21 September at 8pm in two locations Road closure with signed diversion BEAR Scotland, the North … Continued

Enhanced warning signage installation starts on Sunday 17 August for three weeks Lane closures and coned areas with reduced temporary speed limit BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, has been working on measures to improve user safety on the A9. Works are now planned in Inverness at the junctions between the A9 and Sir … Continued

Update on 21 August: Works on the A82 at Tarbet will now require an additional three nights of works due the length of the scheme being extended to including the A82/A83 Junction. Works will now be complete on the morning of Thursday 28 August. Carriageway works to start on Sunday 17 August Convoy with temporary … Continued

Updated 29 August 2025: Works will no longer go ahead on Sunday night (31/08/2025). To cover this night, works will go ahead on Tuesday night (02/09/2025). Works are now expected to finish on Wednesday morning (03/09/2025 at 0600 am). Surfacing works start on Wednesday 20 August Lane closure with convoy between 8pm and 6am On … Continued

Two days of drainage investigations works starting Wednesday 13 August Two-way traffic lights between 9am and 4:30pm   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A828 in the village of Benderloch.   Drainage investigations will be carried out over two days from Wednesday 13 … Continued

UPDATE on 17 September 2025: Due to the scale of the works on the A9 Strathsteven Bridge requires an additional three weeks of work to complete the construction. All new information below.  Structural investigation, road resurfacing and concrete repairs to restarted on Monday 11 August Two-way traffic lights will be in place BEAR Scotland, on … Continued

Drainage works start Monday 11 August Temporary traffic lights with convoy between 8am and 4:30pm     BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential drainage works at three locations on the A828, with works planned to commence on Monday 11 August as follows: Rosebank (Strathappin House to Appin Terrace) Appin … Continued

Storm Floris made for a challenging couple of days across the North West Unit, bringing high winds and disruption across several key routes. A demanding day saw our Control Room busy throughout, monitoring the network, engaging with stakeholders, and dealing with requests for assistance. Our teams responded to over 50 issues throughout the day and … Continued

BEAR Scotland has donated £750 to Lochaber Women’s Aid, a charity providing vital support services to women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse. The donation was made through BEAR’s Regional Charity Initiative, which allows staff to nominate local causes they care about. It’s part of the company’s wider commitment to communities across the … Continued

Bridge deck refurbishment works to move to the southbound carriageway Contraflow system in place for duration of works   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, have been carrying out essential maintenance work on the northbound carriageway of the A9 over Findhorn Bridge near Tomatin since Monday 28 April.   Repairs on the southbound carriageway are set … Continued

Drainage works start on Sunday 3 August Temporary traffic lights  BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland are set to carry out drainage improvements on the A85, at Comrie from Sunday 3 August.   Works involve repairs to the existing trunk road drainage assets on Drummond Street from the Lednock Bridge to the Bridge Street … Continued