Roadworks

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

Drainage investigation starts on Thursday 17 September Temporary traffic lights BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential drainage investigation on the A82 for two nights from Thursday 17 September. The works will be carried out between the hours of 8pm and 6am and are expected to finish on the morning … Continued

Overnight slip road closure 25 September 2026 Overnight works to carry out a drainage survey on the M8 eastbound Junction 4 off-slip are planned for the night of Friday 25 September. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project between 20:30 and 06:00. For the safety of workers and road users, the … Continued

Update on 18 September 2026: Following the recent severe weather, site inspections have identified some additional measures that would provide further long-term benefits to the project. We are working closely with Network Rail to incorporate these measures into our works and advise that construction operations will not recommence on 19 September. A new start date … Continued

Overnight carriageway closure 2 October 2026 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will be carrying out coring investigation works on the northbound carriageway of the M80 between the slip roads at Junction 9 (Bannockburn Interchange), between 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of Friday 2 October. During these hours, northbound traffic on the M80 wishing … Continued

Overnight slip road closures 23 September to 5 October 2026 Overnight slip road closures are scheduled on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass at Straiton Junction, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out landscape management works, including removal of dangerous and diseased trees and other vegetation. The following closures will be in … Continued

Overnight carriageway closure 16 September 2026 The eastbound carriageway of the A823(M) will be closed at Pitreavie Roundabout between 20:00 and 06:00 on the night of Wednesday 16 September, to allow BEAR Scotland to remove temporary cable diversions that were in place for works now completed on the bridge carrying the M90 at Junction 2. … Continued

Updated on 6 October 2026: Due to poor weather, works on the A9 at the Pass of Drumochter are now expected to be completed by the morning of Monday 12 October. See new end date below. Works start on Thursday 1 October Temporary traffic lights will be in place until Monday 12 October BEAR Scotland, … Continued

Overnight works Thursday 17 October 2026 A short diversion for eastbound traffic on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass will be in place between 20:30 and 06:00 on the night of Thursday 17 September, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out repairs to the road surface. Eastbound traffic on the A720 will … Continued

Updated 18 September 2026: Amendments to our programme of works have resulted in resurfacing on the A82 between Firkin Point and Inverarnan being rearranged. Works at Blairannaich are currently under review and new dates will be confirmed in due course. Please see new dates below. Works start on Sunday 11 October Overnight road closures with … Continued

Update on 24 September 2026: Due to a poor weather forecast, works on the A87 at Harrapool will not go ahead tonight and will now require an extra night. Works at the South of Portree have been postponed to later in the financial year. See new information below. Works start on Monday 14 September Overnight … Continued

Updated 24 September 2026: Due to the poor weather forecast, works on the A85 between St Fillans and Lochearnhead will not go ahead tonight (Thursday 24 September). Works restart on Wednesday 30 September until the morning of Friday 2 October. Please see new information below. Works start on Sunday 13 September Temporary traffic lights in … Continued