Roadworks

Works to begin on Sunday 14 June Road closure with timed access amnesties   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s North West trunk road operating company, is set to start essential resurfacing improvements on the A99 at Whiteleen, north of Ulbster. The works will take place between 7pm and 6am each night, starting on the evening of … Continued

Weekend contraflows on five weekends in June and July 2026 Expect long delays; consider alternative routes Motorists using the M80 this weekend and on four further weekends in June and July are advised to expect long delays and consider alternative routes, with BEAR Scotland planning major refurbishment works on a bridge carrying the motorway over … Continued

Overnight convoy system on weeknights 8 June to 2 July 2026 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is set to resurface 565 metres of deteriorated carriageway on the A1 south of Innerwick Junction, approximately three miles south of Dunbar. For the safety of the workforce and the public during these works, an overnight convoy traffic … Continued

Overnight traffic lights and escort on nights of 3 June and 26 August 2026 Works to refurbish a retaining wall on the A7 near the River Esk between Langholm and Skippers Bridge are set to begin on 3 June. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project, which is anticipated to last … Continued

Works starting on Monday 8 June Lane closure with a convoy in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential surface improvements on the A9 at Tomatin and Moy. Work will be carried out between 8pm and 6am each night from the evening of Monday 8 June until the … Continued

Works start on Sunday 21 June Overnight road closures in place until Thursday 16 July    BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out resurfacing works on the A82 between Onich and Inchree from Sunday 21 June.   Works will be carried out between the hours of 7pm and 6am and … Continued

UPDATE 8 June 2026: These works have been completed ahead of schedule and tonight’s planned works (Monday 8 June) are no longer required. Traffic management will not be in place. Five overnight road closures, 2 to 8 June 2026 The A1 south of Penmanshiel will be closed for overnight resurfacing works between 19:30 and 06:00 … Continued

Traffic lights will be removed on the evening of Friday 29 May Hillside monitoring continues throughout summer   BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to complete the current phase of  essential maintenance works at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful this week. Works will continue until the evening of Friday 29 … Continued

Improving pedestrian safety in Brora BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is proposing the installation of a new controlled “Puffin” pedestrian crossing on the A9 at Rosslyn Street in Brora to improve safety and accessibility for all road users. This new crossing forms part of our commitment to make our trunk road network safer … Continued

Updated 8 June 2026: Due to poor weather, resurfacing on the A82 east of Glencoe village will not go ahead tonight (Monday 8 June) and will now be completed by the morning of Thursday 11 June. Please see new end date below.  24-hour two-way traffic lights remain in place for rockslope stabilisation works until Monday … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures 8-12 June 2026 BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is to carry out essential resurfacing works on the eastbound carriageway of the M8 between Junctions 2 and 1 over five nights, beginning on the night of Monday 8 June and finishing on the night of Friday 12 June. To ensure … Continued

 Resurfacing starting on Sunday 24 May Lane closure with convoy between 8pm and 6am each working night   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will carry out resurfacing works on the A9 south of Tain, from Sunday 24 May. The project will be carried out between the hours of 8pm and 6am each night … Continued