Roadworks

Works begin on Monday 3 February Daytime lane closures in place for safety for two days BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to undertake road surfacing improvements on a short section of the A85 near Cruachan Power Station next month starting Monday 3 February.   The essential works will involve resurfacing the … Continued

In the fourth quarter of 2024, BEAR Scotland delivered over £27 million in improvements and maintenance across the South East trunk road network on behalf of Transport Scotland. This included over £7m of resurfacing projects, removing defects and improving surface quality and overall safety for motorists on various routes: A1 – Haddington (Oaktree) S/B and … Continued

Road between Inveraray and Tarbet open to traffic following Storm Eowyn debris clear-up The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful re-opened to traffic at approximately 9.20pm this evening under convoy control.  This follows the closure of the road between the Rest and be Thankful Viewpoint (at its junction with the B828) and Ardgartan this … Continued

Updated 7 February 2025: Due to a change to the programme, operatives will be on site every day. Please see corrected dates in red below.  Tree felling on the A85 between Crieff and Loch Earn starts on Monday 3 February Road closure with hourly amnesties BEAR Scotland, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, is carrying … Continued

UPDATE 7 February 2025: Works on the M80 J9 northbound off-slip were completed ahead of schedule last night, therefore the slip road will remain open tonight. Overnight slip road closures Thursday 6 and Friday 7 February 2025 The slip road exiting the M80 northbound at Junction 9, Pirnhall, will be closed between 19:30 and 06:00 … Continued

Four nights of lane closures starting Tuesday 28th January 2025 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the M876 westbound at Dennyloanhead for four nights. There will be no diversion in place while these works are undertaken. Alternative lane closures will be in place on … Continued

Updated 5 March 2025: Due to poor weather conditions, overnight surfacing improvements on the A82 at Auch and Rannoch Moor will not go ahead tonight, Wednesday 5 March. Please see new dates below.   Works began on Tuesday 18 February Overnight road closure in place for safety to morning of Wednesday 19 March   BEAR … Continued

Updated 5 March 2025: Due to poor weather conditions, overnight road marking improvements on the A85 Glen Turret to Quoigs will not go ahead tonight. Works will now be completed on the morning of Friday 7 March. Please see new date below.   Road surfacing improvements from Sunday 16 February until Friday 7 March Overnight … Continued

Overnight carriageway closure at Oaktree Junction 13 February 2025 The A1 southbound at Haddington will be closed between 21:00 and 06:00 on the night of Thursday 13 February to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out repair works to an overhead gantry. During the closure, a signed diversion will be in place … Continued

Night time road closures in place on Saturday 1, 8 & 15 of February   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out controlled boulder removal works on the A82 at Grotaig, Loch Ness across three consecutive Saturday nights; 1, 8 & 15 February 2025.   For the safety of road … Continued

During the winter months, our teams encountered various weather-related challenges. The harsh winter conditions brought unique obstacles for planned works, routine maintenance, bridge and road upgrades, and cyclic tasks. Despite this, Transport Scotland invested £22.6 million in improving the North West trunk road network throughout October, November, and December. There was little sign of slowing … Continued

UPDATE 23 January: These works on the M876 have been brought forward 24 hours to avoid forecast high winds and will now be completed tonight. All other details remain the same. Overnight carriageway closure Thursday 23 January 2025 The M876 southbound will be closed at Junction 1 between 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of … Continued