South East

Overnight carriageway closures 19 February to 20 March 2026 Weekend contraflow 21-22 February 2026 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is warning motorists using the M9 to plan ahead during a major programme of resurfacing, bridge works and road marking improvements planned on the motorway during February and March. Overnight carriageway closures will be in … Continued

Overnight carriageway closure Friday 13 February 2025 The southbound carriageway of the A876 over the Clackmannanshire Bridge between Kilbagie Roundabout and Higgins Neuk Roundabout will be closed for carriageway repairs between 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of Friday 13 February. A diversion route will be signposted via the A977, North Approach Road and A985 … Continued

Overnight slip road closure Friday 13 February 2025 The slip road from the M90 onto the M9 northbound at M9 Junction 1A, Kirkliston, will be closed for carriageway repairs between 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of Friday 13 February. A diversion route will be signposted via the M9 southbound to Newbridge Roundabout, where traffic … Continued

In the fourth quarter of 2025, BEAR Scotland delivered over £26 million in improvements and maintenance across the South East trunk road network on behalf of our client Transport Scotland. This included resurfacing projects worth over £7 million, improving surface quality and overall safety for motorists on various routes including the A1, A7, A68, A720, … Continued

It has been a relatively mild winter so far on the South East trunk road network. Storm Amy arrived on 3 and 4 October, causing some issues with several trees blown down, particularly along the M9. These were swiftly removed without significant disruption to traffic. Temperatures overall have been sightly above average, with cold spells … Continued

BEAR Scotland will continue to deliver improvements across the trunk road network in South East Scotland during the first quarter of 2026. A busy programme of resurfacing is scheduled, with projects set to be delivered on the M8, M9, M90, M8, A7, A702, A68 and A720. Notable projects include the A7 East and West of … Continued

Overnight works commence 19 February 2026 Overnight works to renew the road surface on the A985 at Cairneyhill Layby, west of Cairneyhill Roundabout, are set to take place on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 February between 19:30 and 06:30 each night. The A985 between High Valleyfield and Cairneyhill will be closed during these hours, with … Continued

Overnight carriageway closure Thursday 12 February 2026 The westbound carriageway of the M876 will be closed for carriageway repairs between Junction 1 and the merge with the M80 from 19:30 until 06:00 on the night of Thursday 12 February. During this closure, a signed diversion route will be in place between M876 Junction 1 and … Continued

Overnight closures of northbound off-slip 9, 10 and 11 February 2026 The slip road exiting the northbound M9 at Junction 10, Craigforth, will be closed for tree removal works between 19:30 and 06:00 on the nights of Monday 9, Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 February. A signed diversion route will be in place via the … Continued

  Overnight road closures on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 February 2026 Convoy traffic management system in place from Monday 16 February for 6 nights BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out overnight resurfacing on the A1 from Cedar Café to Grantshouse. Set to improve surface conditions for all road users, these … Continued

UPDATE 29 January 2026: Due to a materials issue, these works will now commence on the night of Tuesday 3 February. There will be no closures on the night of 2 February and the overnight closure of the southbound carriageway will now take place on the night of 3 February. All other details remain the … Continued

Daytime lane closures to end on 29 January 2026 Overnight southbound carriageway closure 28 January 2026 Overnight northbound carriageway closures 29, 30 January 2026 Daytime lane closures on the bridge carrying the M9 motorway over the Forth & Clyde Canal between Junctions 6 and 7 will be removed ahead of schedule, at 06:00 on the … Continued