South East

BEAR Scotland has continued to strengthen relationships with local communities, elected representatives and key stakeholders across South East Scotland in recent months to ensure local voices are reflected in project development and decision-making. New MSPs Following the Scottish Parliament elections in May, we reached out directly to newly elected MSPs to build relationships and improve … Continued

Overnight southbound carriageway closure 2 August 2026 The southbound carriageway of the M90 will be closed between 22:00 and 06:00 on the night of Sunday 2 August, to allow traffic management to be removed that has been in place during recent bridge works. The major project to refurbish Masterton Viaduct, which carries the motorway at … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures 3-18 August 2026 Overnight works to renew the road surface on the M8 eastbound between Junctions 2 and 1 are set to take place on Monday to Friday nights from 3 August to 18 August. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project between 20:30 and 06:00 each night. For … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures 3-5 August 2025 Overnight carriageway closures will be in place on the A823(M) on the nights of 3, 4 and 5 August, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out a variety of routine maintenance tasks. Works to be carried out include grass cutting, drainage cleaning, sign cleaning, detailed … Continued

Works commence 27 July 2026 for three nights Emergency works to replace damaged bridge joints on the bridge carrying the M9 over the River Almond near Newbridge between Junctions 1a and 1 are set to take place on the nights of Monday 27, Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 July. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland … Continued

UPDATE 07.08.26: To allow for the completion of road markings, an additional night of works will be required on Monday 17 August. Overnight road closures 3 to 14 August 2026 The A7 between Selkirk and Langholm is set to benefit from carriageway improvements, with Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland planning ten nights of works … Continued

BEAR Scotland, which operates and maintains trunk roads across South East Scotland, has donated £750 to Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled Association based in Balerno, west Edinburgh. It is a volunteer-run charity that supports individuals with additional support needs and disabilities by offering therapeutic horse riding and animal care. Nikki Ramsay, Stable Manager of Ravelrig … Continued

UPDATE 24 July 2026: The slip road closure originally scheduled for 30 July will now take place on 20 August. All other details remain the same. Four overnight carriageway closures from Monday 27 July 2026 The slip road from the M9 northbound onto the M876 eastbound at M9 Junction 7, Kinnaird House, will be closed … Continued

Charity ballot for guided tours inside Queensferry Crossing deck Prize draw to visit Queensferry Crossing tower top Fundraising for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) For the second year in succession, members of the public are to be offered guided tours inside the Queensferry Crossing, as part of the Doors Open Days festival in September. This … Continued

UPDATE 29 July 2026: An additional overnight closure of the A68 south of Lilliardsedge will be required between 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of Monday 3 August to allow for the completion of road markings. Overnight road closures 27-31 July, 3 August, 17-21 August and 24-28 August 2026 Overnight roadworks are scheduled on two … Continued

Temporary traffic lights for five weeks from Monday 20 July 2026 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is set to resurface the pedestrian footway on the A7 along Hillside Terrace in Selkirk. The works will commence on Monday 20 July and continue for five weeks. For the safety of workers and the public, footway closures … Continued

Carriageway closure Friday 17 July 2026 The northbound carriageway of the M876 motorway will be closed from M80 Junction 8 (Bankhead) between 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of Friday 17 July. The closure is necessary for the ongoing replacement of safety barriers associated with recent gantry replacement works being carried out by Transport Scotland’s … Continued