South East

Overnight closure 8 November 2023 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out coring investigation works to assess the condition of A977 Gartarry Roundabout. To allow these works to be carried out safely, it is necessary to close a section of the roundabout between the A907 westbound exit and entrance, from 19:30 … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures on 2 of November 2023 A programme of works to replace joints on River Carron Bridge and install anti-skid surfacing on Drove Loan Bridge, located on the M876, is due to commence on Thursday 2 of November with a duration of one night. This is to finalise joint replacement and anti-skid works … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures 31 October and 1 November 2023 Overnight diversion via Forth Road Bridge 4 November 2023 BEAR Scotland is reminding motorists to plan ahead for overnight carriageway closures on the M90 on the nights of Tuesday 31 October and Wednesday 1 November. The closures are to allow testing and commissioning of a new … Continued

Overnight closures between Langholm and Selkirk 31 October – 3 November The outstanding works to the road markings and studs improvements on the A7 are scheduled for a total of four nights, from Tuesday 31 October to Friday 3 November. The project will see Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, make improvements to the standard … Continued

Overnight closures from 13 – 17 November The A7 is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with a total of five nights of resurfacing works scheduled from Monday 13 to Friday 17 November 2023. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, resurface the A7 carriageway in Selkirk at Viewfield Park … Continued

Overnight slip road closures from 6 November 2023 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out coring investigation works to assess the condition of A985 Admiralty Roundabout, commencing on the night of Monday 6 November. To allow these works to be carried out safely, it is necessary to close the roundabout overnight … Continued

Diversion via Clackmannanshire Bridge from 20:00 on Friday 27 October to 06:00 on Monday 30 October 2023 The project to replace an 80-metre section of the Kincardine Bridge is set to take a major step forward on the weekend of 27-30 October, with the connection of the temporary bridge that will carry traffic during the … Continued

One lane of the northbound A1 dual carriageway near Innerwick has been temporarily closed after inspectors from Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland identified an area of failing concrete. The area has previously been patched but now requires more extensive repairs. The works are being scheduled as soon as practical, however the lane closure is … Continued

In the third quarter of 2023 BEAR Scotland has delivered over £20 million in improvements and maintenance across the South East trunk road network on behalf of our client Transport Scotland. Resurfacing projects worth a total of £6.4 million have improved surface quality and overall safety for motorists at locations throughout the network. This included … Continued

Fleet of 47 winter vehicles set to keep South East trunk roads safe 35,000 tonnes of salt ready to be spread across South East Scotland BEAR Scotland and its popular team of gritters are geared up and ready to tackle winter conditions in the South East of Scotland as temperatures decline. A fleet of 47 … Continued

Views sought to inform potential pedestrian safety improvements on A7 corridor A public consultation is being launched by Transport Scotland and its operating company in South East Scotland, BEAR Scotland, to gather insights from those who live in Selkirk or visit the town for work or leisure about their experiences of using the A7 in … Continued

One night of carriageway closures to take place on Friday 20 October 2023 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out overnight road marking improvements and installation of traffic loops on the M9 northbound between Junction 9 and Junction 11 over the night of Friday 20 October 2023. The works will see … Continued