August 13, 2026

SAFETY BARRIER INSTALLATION AT A82 SOUTH OF TYNDRUM

Works start on Monday 17 August 2026 Temporary traffic lights in place overnight until Friday 21 August 2026 30mph speed restriction to remain in place outside work hours BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to install a safety barrier on a section of the A82 at Dalrigh Junction, just south of Tyndrum. … Continued

August 12, 2026

MAJOR CONSTRUCTION WORKS FOR A85 GLENOGLE

Works start on Monday 17 August for approximately five months Single-lane closure with temporary traffic lights for the duration of works Overnight closures required in October and November to construct new under-road drainage culverts, exact dates to be confirmed BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, has confirmed plans to replace the Allt an Deabhtaich … Continued

August 10, 2026

BRIDGE INSPECTION ON M876 BETWEEN JUNCTIONS 7 AND 3

Overnight carriageway closures 24 and 25 August 2026 Works to inspect a bridge carrying the local road ‘Letham Cottages’ over the M876 motorway northeast of Stenhousemuir are set to take place on the nights of Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 August. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project. For the safety of … Continued

August 6, 2026

STABILISATION WORKS PROGRESS ON A828 LEDAIG ROCKSLOPES

Rockfall protection mesh installation largely complete on northern section of rockslope 24-hour temporary traffic lights to remain in place while final phase is designed BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, has made significant progress on the ongoing rockslope stabilisation works at the A828 Ledaig. On the northern section of the rockslope, installation of … Continued

August 6, 2026

OVERNIGHT RESURFACING ON THE A82 SOUTH OF URQUHART CASTLE

Works commences on Sunday 16 August Road closure with amnesty periods in place until Tuesday 25 August   BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out resurfacing on the A82 south of Urquhart Castle from Sunday 16 August.   The works will be carried out between the hours of 8pm … Continued

August 6, 2026

ROSE STREET ROUNDABOUT AND HARBOUR STREET ROUNDABOUT RESURFACING

Overnight surfacing works start on Sunday 30 August Road closure with diversion in place until the morning of Friday 4 September BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to undertake essential resurfacing and road marking improvements at Rose Street Roundabout and Harbour Street Roundabout  n the A82 Longman Road, in Inverness from … Continued

August 5, 2026

CLOSURE OF THE M9 JUNCTION 5 SOUTHBOUND ON-SLIP

Overnight carriageway closures Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 August 2026 BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is to carry out essential coring investigation works on the Junction 5 southbound on-slip of the M9, on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 August between 7.30pm and 6am. To ensure the safety of the workforce and road … Continued

August 5, 2026

BRIDGE WORKS AT M90 JUNCTION 2: ADDITIONAL CLOSURES TO REMOVE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Overnight southbound on-slip closures from the A823(M) starting Monday 10 August to Monday 17 August 2026 Overnight northbound carriageway closure at Junction 1C on Thursday 20 August 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is continuing the works of the M90 Masterton Viaduct which carries the motorway at Junction 2. To allow these works, … Continued

August 4, 2026

TRIAL MEASURES TO EASE TRAFFIC AT LOTHIANBURN JUNCTION

Road marking and layout adjustments on the A702 Overnight road closure 9 August 2026 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is set to implement a package of trial measures designed to improve traffic flows around Lothianburn Junction, where the A702 crosses the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass. New road markings and temporary changes to the road … Continued

August 4, 2026

STREET LIGHTING WORKS ON A9 THROUGH GOLSPIE

Works start on Thursday 6 August Shorts section of traffic management in place Works expected to continue until Friday 29 January 2027 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out the final phase of street lighting refurbishment on the A9 through the village of Golspie from Thursday 6 August. Works will … Continued

August 3, 2026

NEXT UP IN THE NORTH WEST UNIT

Across the North West, a range of projects are being delivered this summer and beyond to improve the safety, resilience and accessibility of Scotland’s trunk road network. From major retaining wall replacements and embankment repairs to new pedestrian crossing facilities and essential routine maintenance, these investments will help ensure the network continues to serve communities, … Continued

August 3, 2026

NORTH WEST TRUNK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS: APRIL TO JUNE 2026

Whilst the summer months are typically expected to bring more favourable conditions for road maintenance and improvement works, that’s not always the case in Scotland! Despite occasional challenges, our teams have maintained momentum, delivering a wide range of essential improvements across the North West trunk road network. With an investment of over £48m from Transport … Continued