South East

Overnight closures on A702 and A720 Fri 2 August – Sat 31 August 2024 BEAR Scotland has coordinated two essential improvement schemes during August on the A702 and A720 trunk roads in a bid to reduce overall impact on those who use these routes. On behalf of Transport Scotland, the road operating company will undertake … Continued

The third quarter of 2024 promises to be a busy time for maintenance and improvement on the trunk road network, with a number of major schemes in progress or due to commence. A total of 25 resurfacing schemes are planned on routes across the network. Some of the most significant include on the A720 from … Continued

In the second quarter of 2024, BEAR Scotland has delivered £19.5 million in improvements and maintenance across the South East trunk road network on behalf of our client Transport Scotland. This included resurfacing projects worth a total of £8.5 million, improving surface quality and overall safety for motorists on various routes: In April we delivered … Continued

Coal Authority investigating historical mine workings The Coal Authority is investigating the possible role of historical mine workings at M80 Junction 9 in subsidence that has required the northbound off-slip to be closed for safety. The slip road was closed on 28 June after significant subsidence created a 700mm deep hole in the carriageway. Other … Continued

Overnight lane closures for eight weeks, commencing 5 August 2024 Trunk road operating company BEAR Scotland is conducting drainage improvement works on 6,000 metres of the westbound A720 Edinburgh City Bypass between Lothianburn, Dreghorn and Baberton Junctions, in an investment by Transport Scotland worth £500,000. Filter stone replacement works will begin on Monday 5 August … Continued

Public ballot for free guided minibus tours to anchorage chamber on 28 September 2024 Charity raffle to visit Queensferry Crossing tower top Applications are now being taken for free guided tours of the Forth Road Bridge deck and anchorage, hosted by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland. The tours will take place on Saturday 28 … Continued

Overnight lane and carriageway closures 28 July to 10 August 2024 Overnight lane and carriageway closures will be in place on the M876 from the evening of 28 July to the morning of 10 August, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out a variety of routine maintenance tasks. Works to be … Continued

Overnight works Monday 22 July 2024 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is set to install new road markings on approximately 150 metres of the A7 carriageway in Hawick. These works will take place on the night of Monday 22 July. To ensure the safety of workers and road users, temporary traffic lights will be … Continued

Overnight carriageway closure 19 July 2024 Weeknight hard shoulder running 22 July to 3 August 2024 The northbound carriageway of the M9 will be closed for bridge joint replacement works between Junctions 1 and 1A from 20:30 until 06:00 on the night of Friday 19 July. Lane closures with traffic running on the hard shoulder … Continued

New more energy efficient lights to be installed over 15 weeks from 29 July 2024 BEAR Scotland will commence work on 29 July to replace the architectural lighting on the Queensferry Crossing. The Transport Scotland funded project will see new LEDs installed to replace all existing architectural lights above and below deck at the main … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures 17 and 18 July 2024 The A1 southbound will be closed for carriageway repairs between Old Craighall and Wallyford Junction between 21:00 and 05:00 on the nights of Wednesday 17 July and Thursday 18 July. A diversion route will be signposted via the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass to Millerhill Junction, the A68 … Continued

Bridge works 13 and 14 July 2024 The A899 will be closed in both directions between Livingston East Roundabout and Dechmont Roundabout between 22:00 and 06:00 on the nights of Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July, with access to the M8 Junction 3 eastbound on-slip also being closed as a result. These closures are required … Continued