August 12, 2026

OVERNIGHT SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS AT A9 SOUTH OF BRORA

Road closures with hourly amnesties from Tuesday 25 August On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will carry out essential overnight works on the A9 at South Doll Junction, for three nights from Tuesday 25 August 2026. The works, which will see a new surface laid on the carriageway of the A9 at South Doll … Continued

August 10, 2026

OVERNIGHT RESURFACING WORKS ON A9 SOUTH OF GARTYMORE JUNCTION

Overnight road closures with hourly amnesties scheduled for two nights from 23 August BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out essential resurfacing improvements on the A9 South of Gartymore Junction for two nights from Sunday 23 August 2026. The resurfacing works on the A9 South of Gartymore Junction, just south of Helmsdale, … Continued

August 10, 2026

BRIDGE INSPECTION ON M876 BETWEEN JUNCTIONS 7 AND 3

UPDATE 24 August 2026: These bridge inspection works on the M876 will no longer go ahead this week, to avoid clashing with other works required on the network. They will be rearranged for a future date, to be confirmed in due course. Overnight carriageway closures 24 and 25 August 2026 Works to inspect a bridge … Continued

August 10, 2026

RESURFACING WORKS ON THE A85 AT ST CONAN KIRK AND EAST OF ARRIVAIN

Update on 9 September 2026: Due to a poor weather forecast, works on the A85 East of Arrivain will now finish on Monday 14 September. Please see the new dates below. Overnight road closures at St Conan Kirk from Wednesday 26 August – complete Daytime convoy system east of Arrivain from Wednesday 2 September BEAR … 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

Updated 18 August 2026: Due to poor weather, resurfacing works on the A82 South of Urquhart Castle did not take place last night and require an extra night. Works will now finish on the morning of Wednesday 26 August. Full details below in red. Works commence on Sunday 16 August Road closure with amnesty periods … Continued

August 6, 2026

ROSE STREET ROUNDABOUT AND HARBOUR STREET ROUNDABOUT RESURFACING

Updated 20 August 2026: Due to poor weather affecting the programme of works, resurfacing on Rose Street Roundabout and Harbour Street Roundabout will now start from Monday 31 August. Please see new dates below. Overnight surfacing works start on Monday 31 August Road closure with diversion in place until the morning of Monday 7 September … 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