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Scotland’s leading road maintenance company, BEAR Scotland, has donated £750 to the Margaret Kerr Unit, within Borders General Hospital. The unit provides palliative care and ensures those receiving end-of-life care and their families are comfortable and supported. BEAR Scotland’s Eyemouth Operations Supervisor, Gary Stobbart, nominated the Margaret Kerr Unit to receive this donation as part … Continued

UPDATE 6 October 2025: The overnight closure of the M9 that was postponed due to Storm Amy will go ahead on the night of Tuesday 7 October. The M9 will be closed in both directions between Junctions 9 and 11, from 20:30 until 06:00. Overnight motorway closures 7 and 31 October 2025 Two overnight closures … Continued

Overnight slip road closure 4 September 202 The slip road onto the westbound M876 at Junction 2 near Larbert will be closed for road marking remedial works between 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of Thursday 4 September. The works will be carried out by Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland. A signed diversion will … Continued

UPDATE 25 September 2025: Resurfacing works on the A1 north of Spott Roundabout have been completed ahead of schedule, one night earlier than planned. As a result, the A1 will be open as normal this evening, with no closure required. Overnight northbound carriageway closures 23 and 24 and 25 September 2025 The A1 northbound carriageway … Continued

Overnight slip road closures 15-20 September 2025 Overnight lane closures 21-26 September 2025 Essential works to upgrade streetlighting on the slip road from the M9 southbound onto the M8 eastbound at Junction 2 near Ratho will begin on the night of Monday 15 September and continue until the night of Friday 26 September. Transport Scotland’s … Continued

Almost 28,000 applications for 180 places A public ballot for tours inside the Queensferry Crossing has generated a massive response, with almost 28,000 applications for 180 places. Tours will take place on Saturday 27 September as part of the Doors Open Days festival, visiting parts of the Queensferry Crossing normally closed to the public, including … Continued

UPDATE 29 September 2025: The remainder of these overnight maintenance works on the M9 have been postponed to allow Falkirk Council to carry out resurfacing works at Cadgers Brae Roundabout. A revised programme will be published in due course. Details of Falkirk Council’s works: https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/news/council/overnight-cadgers-brae-work Overnight lane and carriageway closures 1 September to 15 October 2025 A phased … Continued

  Overnight road closure in place for Wednesday 3 September   On behalf of Transport Scotland, operating company BEAR Scotland will be carrying out the next phase of essential bridge refurbishment works on the M9 near Linlithgow. Road users are advised that the M9 will be closed overnight in both directions between junctions 3 and … Continued

Overnight road closure Monday 18 August 2025 Temporary traffic lights for four weeks Works to repair the road surface on the A68 at Earlston Bridge are set to begin on Monday 18 August. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project, which is anticipated to last for approximately four weeks and will … Continued

Overnight northbound carriageway closures 18, 19 and 20 August 2025 The northbound A876 over the Clackmannanshire Bridge between Higgins Neuk Roundabout and Kilbagie Roundabout will be closed from 19:30 until 06:00 on the nights of 18, 19 and 20 August, to allow defects in the carriageway to be repaired. A diversion route will be signposted … Continued

Overnight southbound carriageway closure 22 August 2025 The southbound carriageway of the M9 where it passes underneath Junction 1 Newbridge Roundabout will be closed from 20:30 until 06:00 on the night of 22 August, to allow defects in the carriageway to be repaired. A diversion route will be signposted via the slip road to Newbridge … Continued

UPDATE 19 September 2025: Due to previous weather-related delays, one additional overnight closure on the night of Monday 22 September will be required to complete these works on the A7 south of Canonbie. Road closures on Monday to Friday nights from 2 to 22 September 2025 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is set to … Continued