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Overnight carriageway closures 23 March to 4 April 2026 Overnight closures of the M8 westbound carriageway will be in place on the nights of 23 March to 4 April, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to upgrade streetlighting. Between 20:00 and 04:30 on these nights, westbound traffic on the M8 will be diverted … Continued

Additional overnight closures 20 March and 23-27 March 2026 Works to replace joints on the bridge carrying the M9 motorway over the River Carron between Junctions 6 and 7 (near the Kelpies) began on 24 February.  As a result of delays due to adverse weather, further closures are required to complete the works. Additional overnight … Continued

Local access restrictions for three weeks from 23 March 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out maintenance works on the underside of Galafoot Bridge, for approximately three weeks commencing 23 March. Galafoot Bridge carries the A6091 trunk road over the River Tweed south of Galashiels. Planned works include cleaning inside … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures 17 and 18 March 2026 Carriageway closures will be in place on the A823(M) on the nights of 17 and 18 March, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to collect litter safely. On the night of Tuesday 17 March between 19:30 and 06:00, the westbound carriageway of the A823(M) will be closed, with no … Continued

PHOTO: Workers next to the M90 on Masterton Viaduct Average speed cameras in place to enforce 40mph limit Overnight slip road closures until 1 May 2026 BEAR Scotland is reminding drivers to comply with temporary reduced speed limits through bridge works on the M90 at Junction 2, Masterton, as a further series of overnight slip … Continued

Overnight slip road closures 12 and 31 March 2026 The slip road exiting the northbound M80 at Junction 9, Pirnhall, will be closed between 22:30 and 04:00 on the nights of Thursday 12 March and Tuesday 31 March, to allow the road surface to be surveyed. A diversion route will be signposted via the M9 … Continued

Overnight slip road closures 9 to 13 March and 17 March 2026 The slip road exiting the northbound carriageway of the M90 at Junction 1C, Admiralty, will be closed for maintenance on the nights of 9 to 13 March, and 17 March. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will use these closures to improve kerbing … Continued

Funding boost coincides with installation of new pedestrian crossing works in town Life Well Lived, a charity that helps anyone experiencing a health challenge in Biggar, has received a £750 funding boost from trunk roads maintenance company, BEAR Scotland, which is responsible for the A702 trunk road through the town. BEAR Scotland is committed to … Continued

UPDATE 11 March 2026: These barrier repairs on the M80 will now be completed under lane closures only, with no carriageway closures required. Overnight lane closures 22 to 29 March 2026 Overnight works to repair the central reserve barrier on the M80 near Denny are set to take place on the nights of 22 to … Continued

Overnight carriageway closure from Wednesday 11 March Signed diversion routes in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out resurfacing works on A876 North Approach Road from Wednesday 11 March. The work will take place over eight nights, excluding weekends, between the hours of 19:30 and 06:00, concluding the morning … Continued

Falkirk Council, Roads Services are carrying out resurfacing works on the C20 between the junction of Denovan Road/M876 Junction 2 westbound slip road and the B905 junction. The resurfacing works will be carried out under a temporary road closure, which will also require the associated temporary closure of the M876 Junction 2 westbound slip road. … Continued

Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland and Scottish Borders Council shared options with community representatives Proposals include new pedestrian crossings and other improvements Road authorities Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland and Scottish Borders Council met with local representatives in Selkirk last night to share the next phase in the process to potentially introduce improvements to enhance the safety … Continued