Roadworks

Updated 29 May 2026: Overnight works are currently paused due to nesting birds. Dates for works continuing will be confirmed once environmental surveys have been completed. Daytime will continue as these activities can be safely carried out at a suitable distance from the nest. For more information visit: www.bearscot.com/about-bear/major-projects/a828-ledaig-rockslope-stabilisation-works   Overnight works planned for mid-May … Continued

Southbound diversion via Forth Road Bridge 22:00 to 06:00 on 13 May 2026 Southbound traffic on the M90 will be diverted over the Forth Road Bridge between 22:00 and 06:00 tonight, to allow maintenance to be carried out on the Queensferry Crossing automated diversion system. Northbound traffic will be diverted off the M90 at Junction … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures 25 May to 13 July 2026 Overnight carriageway closures will be in place on the M8 each night from the evening of 25 May until the morning of 14 July, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out a variety of routine maintenance tasks. Works to be carried out … Continued

UPDATE 28 May 2026: There will now be no northbound access to the A7 Old Dalkeith Road from Sheriffhall Roundabout on the nights of  Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3, and Thursday 4 June between 20:30 and 06:00, in addition to the previously announced closure of the A720 eastbound approach to Sheriffhall. A diversion route onto the … Continued

UPDATE 5 June 2026: The A1 northbound carriageway between Spott Roundabout and Thistly Cross Roundabout will be closed between 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of Monday 15 June, to allow the completion of road marking works following recent resurfacing. Overnight carriageway closures Wednesday 27 May to Monday 1 June 2026 The A1 northbound carriageway … Continued

Overnight slip road and carriageway closures 18-23 May 2026 Overnight resurfacing works will take place on the southbound carriageway of the M9 motorway between Junction 1A and the Newbridge off-slip each night from Monday 18 May to Saturday 23 May. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works, renewing a total of … Continued

 Works start on Sunday 17 May Road closure with hourly amnesties in place until Tuesday 26 May    BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out overnight carriageway resurfacing works on the A85 at Monzievaird, west of Crieff from Sunday 17 May.   Works will be carried out between the hours … Continued

Updated 11 June 2026: Resurfacing on the A83 through Arrochar requires an additional night to complete works. Please see information below. Second phase of works to commence on Wednesday 20 May Road closure with hourly amnesties in the northern part of the village BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out a second … Continued

UPDATE 14 May 2026: An amended diversion route for northbound traffic on the M80 will be in place tonight, to allow emergency carriageway repairs to be carried out safely on the motorway. For one night only, northbound traffic will be diverted off the M80 at Junction 6 (Old Inns) and onto the B816 Castlecary Road through … Continued

Motorway fully reopened following bridge strike near Harthill The westbound carriageway of the M8 between Junctions 4A and 5 has fully reopened after Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland worked through the night to complete emergency repairs to a bridge over the motorway that had been struck by an HGV. Traffic on the M8 was … Continued

Updated 7 May 2026: To assist those accessing the polling station in Golspie today, the traffic management arrangements have changed, as detailed below in red.  Essential trunk road works will continue across the North West Unit on polling day, Thursday 7 May BEAR Scotland provides this update to all road users on the works taking … Continued

Works start on Tuesday 12 May Convoy with temporary traffic lights on carriageway Junction closures with diversion in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential carriageway improvements on the A9 on north of Ballinluig. Works will take place each night between 7pm and 6am from the evening of … Continued