September 21, 2023

QUEENSFERRY CROSSING AUTOMATED BARRIER INSTALLATION

Next phase of project to commence 25 September 2023 The next phase of the project to install an innovative automated barrier system on both sides of the Queensferry Crossing is set to begin on the night of Monday 25 September 2023. The barriers will allow M90 traffic to be diverted via the Forth Road Bridge … Continued

September 21, 2023

VITAL REPAIRS SET TO ENHANCE A86 ALLT A’GHAILL CULVERT NEAR LAGGAN

  Project begins Monday 2 October 2023 for nine weeks Single lane closure with two-way temporary traffic light system Overnight road closures 27 October and 24 November   From Monday 2 October, BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, will embark on an important maintenance project to enhance the Allt A’Ghaill culvert under the … Continued

September 19, 2023

SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR A82 SOUTH OF SPEAN BRIDGE

Works to begin on Monday 25 September for ten days. Convoy in place.   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland is set to embark on vital surfacing improvements along the A82 South of Spean Bridge, with work scheduled to commence on Monday 25 September. The project will enhance sections of the A82 South of … Continued

September 15, 2023

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND’S 20MPH SPEED LIMIT INITIATIVE: ENHANCING SAFETY IN HIGHLAND COMMUNITIES

Transport Scotland and BEAR Scotland project prioritises active travel and road safety Works begin 18 September   Starting on 18 September, BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, will begin a crucial project to introduce 20mph speed limits in towns and villages along the North West’s trunk road network. This will involve the installation of new … Continued

September 13, 2023

RESURFACING PLANNED FOR A87 IN SKYE

Update: There has been an update to the dates of resurfacing improvements and closures on the A87. Due to works taking less time than anticipated work at A87 North of Sligachan/Caiplach which finish tomorrow morning (25.10.23) causing the remaining programme of works to be moved forward a day.   Road closures from 18 September BEAR … Continued

September 12, 2023

SAFETY IMPROVEMENT WORKS ANNOUNCED FOR A82 EAST OF ONICH

  Works start Monday 18 September 2023 for three weeks.   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, will start £60k worth of vital drainage improvements on the A82 east of Onich village on 18 September. The project will span three weeks, running from Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, with no work on … Continued

September 11, 2023

A9 NEWTONMORE/RALIA JUNCTION CARRIAGEWAY IMPROVEMENTS 

  Carriageway works to start on Monday 18 September for nine nights Convoy with traffic lights and B9150 road closure with diversion   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, is set to start essential road improvement works on the A9 single carriageway at the B9150 Newtonmore/Ralia Junction south of Kingussie, beginning on the … Continued

September 7, 2023

M80 and M73 OVERNIGHT CARRIAGEWAY CLOSURES FOR SURFACING WORKS

UPDATE – Change of dates: Following disruption caused by adverse weather, the dates of the ongoing programme of resurfacing works on the M80 have been changed. Amended dates are listed below. All other details remain the same. Works taking place for twelve nights starting Monday 18 September 2023 Overnight carriageway closures required for safety, 8pm to … Continued

September 4, 2023

RESURFACING WORKS ON THE A1 BOWSHIEL SOUTHBOUND

Update: One additional night’s work on Wednesday 4 October is required to complete the installation of road studs. Overnight road closures from Friday 15 September to Wednesday 4 October 2023 The A1 is set to benefit from carriageway improvements with eight nights of roadworks planned from Friday 15 September to Wednesday 4 October 2023. Transport … Continued

September 1, 2023

OVERNIGHT RESURFACING WORKS ON THE A7

Overnight closures put in place at two locations on the A7 between 4-6 September 2023 The A7 is set to benefit from an improved road surface with a total of two nights of resurfacing works beginning on Monday, 4 September. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland resurface a combined 0.25km of … Continued

September 1, 2023

A9 DALSHAIN DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

  Commencing 4 September for two weeks   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, is set to start drainage improvement works, enhancing the A9 just south of Pitlochry. This project will span two weeks from Monday 4 September and will be carried out from 9.30am to 4pm The project’s focus is the repair … Continued

August 31, 2023

OVERNIGHT ROADWORKS: A86 NEAR KINGUSSIE

Overnight road closure with amnesties from Wednesday 13 September   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is carrying out overnight resurfacing work for the A86 just outside Kingussie, heading west towards Newtonmore, from Wednesday 13 September. The work will take place over three nights: Wednesday 13 September, Thursday 14 September and Sunday 17 September. The … Continued