Roadworks

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 14 October 2026: Due to equipment issues on site last night, works on the A9 at the Pass of Drumochter require an additional night to complete and will now be finished on the morning of Thursday 15 October. See new end date below. Works start on Thursday 1 October Temporary traffic lights will be … 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

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

Bridge closed to eastbound traffic from 5 October until late November 2026 Full overnight closures 4, 5, 6 and 22 October, and 8, 9, 12-18 and 29 November 2026 The programme of major works to refurbish the deck of Galafoot Bridge on the A6091 has now been confirmed, following the conclusion of a tender process to … Continued

Works to begin on Sunday 20 September Daytime temporary traffic lights from Monday 21 September Road closures with amnesties BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s North West trunk road operating company, is set to start essential resurfacing improvements on the A99 at Ulbster. The works will begin on the evening of Sunday 20 September and are anticipated … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures 15-27 September and 11- 27 October 2026 Works to replace joints and resurface a section of carriageway on the bridge carrying the M9 over the River Forth between Junctions 10 and 11 are set to begin on 15 September. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project, which requires … Continued

Overnight local road closures 14 to 18 September 2026 Overnight works to replace joints and resurface the carriageway on the bridge carrying Moss Road over the M9 motorway north of Stenhousemuir are set to take place from Monday 14 to Friday 18 September. For the safety of workers and road users, Moss Road will be … Continued