Roadworks

Update on 15 September 2026: Due to a poor weather forecast, works on the A85 East of Arrivain were cancelled today and will now finish on Wednesday 16 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 … Continued

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Whilst the summer months are typically expected to bring more favourable conditions for road maintenance and improvement works, that’s not always the case in Scotland! Despite occasional challenges, our teams have maintained momentum, delivering a wide range of essential improvements across the North West trunk road network. With an investment of over £48m from Transport … Continued

Ten overnight carriageway closures from Monday 10 August 2026 Overnight carriageway closures for road marking improvements will be in place on the M9 motorway between Junctions 7 and 11 for ten nights beginning on Monday 10 August. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works, renewing a total of 21.1 kilometres of … Continued

Slip road closure Monday 10 August 2026 The M876 Junction 1 eastbound on-slip will be closed for investigation works between 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of Monday 10 August. The project will be carried out by Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, and will involve investigating 1,200m of carriageway on the slip road in … Continued