July 14, 2025

ROADMARKING AND SIGNAGE IMPROVEMENTS ON THE A876 EASTBOUND

Overnight carriageway closures 4-7 August 2025 The eastbound carriageway of the A876 from Bowtrees Junction to Higgins Neuk Roundabout will be closed between 20:00 and 06:00 on the nights of Monday 4 August to Thursday 7 August, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out improvements to road markings and signage. A … Continued

July 11, 2025

SAFETY BARRIER INSTALLATION ON THE A9 AT RALIA JUNCTION

Works starting Sunday 20 July for ten nights Temporary traffic signals with a 30mph temporary speed limit to be applied to A9 at Ralia junction for duration of works BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are due to start works to improve safety on the A9 at Ralia Junction. The planned works involve installation … Continued

July 11, 2025

Overnight patching works on M8 eastbound Junction 4 off-slip

Closure will be in place Monday 21 July 2025 between 8.30pm and 6am   Essential upgrades to the off-slip at Junction 4 of the M8 eastbound carriageway will take place for one night on Monday 21 July. Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, will carry out patching of the road surface to improve safety conditions … Continued

July 11, 2025

RESURFACING THE A90 WESTBOUND AT DALMENY

Overnight works commence 31 July 2025 Overnight works to renew the road surface on the A90 westbound at Dalmeny are set to begin on 31 July. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project between 20:30 and 04:00 on the nights of Thursday 31 July, Friday 1 August and Monday 4 to … Continued

July 10, 2025

OVERNIGHT RESURFACING WORKS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON THE A86

Resurfacing from Sunday 27 July Full road closures between 7pm and 6am with amnesties in place   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential road surfacing improvements on the A86 between Strathmashie and Roy Bridge, with works set to get underway from Sunday 27 July.   The project will see … Continued

July 9, 2025

A7 RESURFACING 12 MILES SOUTH OF HAWICK

Overnight road closures 29 July to 14 August 2025 The A7 is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with 13 nights of resurfacing works planned between 29 July and 14 August near Linhope, approximately 12 miles south of Hawick. The project will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland renew approximately 1.9km of … Continued

July 9, 2025

ESSENTIAL CARRIAGEWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON A83 NEAR BARFAD BRAE

Works will begin Tuesday 22 July until Saturday 9 August 2025 10 nights of road closures with hourly amnesties in place   BEAR Scotland will undertake essential resurfacing and road marking improvements on the A83 carriageway at Barfad Brae, North of Tarbert, from Tuesday 22 July until Saturday 9 August. Carried out on behalf of … Continued

July 8, 2025

CASE STUDY – A9 SAFETY IMPROVEMENT SCHEME

In the years following the pandemic, the A9 between Perth and Inverness saw a troubling rise in fatal and serious collisions. In response, Transport Scotland established the A9 Partnership Safety Group, bringing together key partners including BEAR Scotland, WJ, and Clearview Intelligence to deliver targeted improvements on this vital route. Together, we developed and implemented … Continued

July 8, 2025

Case study – Kincardine Bridge Southern Piled Viaduct

In one of the most significant upgrades to the historic Kincardine Bridge in recent years, an 80-metre section of the structure was successfully replaced earlier this year. The £16.85 million contract was awarded to Balfour Beatty in February 2023, marking a major milestone in the ongoing preservation of the Category A listed bridge. The Kincardine … Continued

July 7, 2025

RESURFACING THE A702 SOUTH OF HILLEND

Overnight road closures 24, 25 and 28 July 2025 Overnight works to renew the road surface on the A702 south of Hillend are set to take place between 19:30 and 06:30 on the nights of Thursday 24, Friday 25 and Monday 28 July. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project. For … Continued

July 4, 2025

Overnight lane closures on M8 between J3 at Drumshoreland and Junction 2 at Claylands

Works to start Sunday 13 July to Friday 23 August (six weeks)   Essential safety upgrades to the central reservation barrier on the M8 between Junction 3 at Drumshoreland and the rail bridge west of Junction 2 at Claylands are set to begin on the night of Sunday 13 July 2025. The works will be … Continued

July 4, 2025

OVERNIGHT RESURFACING ON A828 SOUTH OF CONNEL BRIDGE

Works start on Sunday 27 July Overnight lane closures in place until the morning of Thursday 31 July   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to begin road resurfacing works on the A828 south of Connel Bridge from Sunday 27 July.   Works will be carried out between the hours of 7pm … Continued