Roadworks

UPDATE: Revised programme of works A revised programme of works is to be implemented for refurbishment works on the B7057 bridge that carries the M8 Junction 5 eastbound off-slip and on-slip over the motorway near Shotts. To allow resurfacing works to be carried out safely, the B7057 bridge will now be closed to all traffic … Continued

Overnight works Thursday 15 September 2022 Following recent resurfacing works on the A702 near Braidwood Estate, a further night of works is planned on Thursday 15 September to refresh the road markings and studs within this section. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project. Working hours will be between 19:30 and … Continued

Temporary traffic lights for six weeks, commencing 26 September 2022 Temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A68 north of Jedburgh for six weeks while Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland carries out essential repair works to an embankment on the east side of the trunk road. These works will help to stabilise … Continued

Works begin on Wednesday 21 September for one night –           Overnight road closure in place for safety On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out surfacing improvements on the A86 at Old Tullochroam at Loch Laggan, with works set to get underway on Wednesday 21 September. The improvements will involve resurfacing the … Continued

Increased traffic expected around Edinburgh Roadworks on trunk routes around Edinburgh have been postponed, with increased traffic expected following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The following planned works will be rearranged for a future date: M8 Junction 3A bridge refurbishment: The second phase of works was due to take place this weekend … Continued

Works start Monday 12 September for nine weeks   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out safety barrier works on the A9 northbound dual carriageway south of Drumochter summit, with works set to begin Monday 12 September. The £486,000 investment will involve upgrading and installing approximately 3.9 kilometres of safety barriers … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures at Abbotsview and north of Thistly Cross Works scheduled for 11-14 and 24-28 October 2022 The A1 in East Lothian is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with nine nights of resurfacing works scheduled from 11-14 and 24-28 October. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland resurface … Continued

Works to begin from Monday 12 September   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential parapet installation works on the A9 Blackford Rail Bridge east of Blackford, with works set to get underway from Monday 12 September. The essential parapet works will ensure long-term durability and serviceability of the structure. … Continued

UPDATE: Works scheduled for Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 September have been POSTPONED and will be rescheduled for a future date. Seventeen nights of gantry repairs planned for September 2022 Various overnight carriageway, lane and slip road closures required Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is to undertake a programme of repairs to overhead gantry … Continued

OVERNIGHT SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR THE A82 AT ACHNAHANNET HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED   Please be advised that due to the public holiday for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, the surfacing improvements planned for the A82 at Achnahannet south of Drumnadrochit have been rescheduled. The improvements were scheduled to begin on Sunday 18 September for six … Continued

Temporary traffic lights and overnight closures 12 – 23 September 2022 Replacement parapet works are set to take place at the A68 220 Earlston bridge for two weeks, from Monday 12 September until Friday 23 September 2022. The parapets, which are a low protective barrier either side of the cycleway on the bridge, are used … Continued

UPDATE: Works scheduled for 9-12 September have been POSTPONED and will be rearranged for a future date. First phase completed on weekend of 26-29 August 2022 Second phase scheduled for 9-12 September; motorists warned to expect delays The first phase of refurbishment works on the bridge carrying the M8 motorway over the railway at Junction … Continued