In the first quarter of 2026, BEAR Scotland delivered over £30 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 £6.5 million, improving surface quality and overall safety for motorists on various routes including the A1, A7, A6091, A68, A702, A876, A985, M8,

M9, M876 and M90. During the quarter, our teams delivered 23 resurfacing projects.

Bridges projects worth almost £13 million were delivered in the quarter. Refurbishment works were completed on the B792 bridge over the M8 between Bathgate and Blackburn, on the bridge carrying the M9 over the River Carron, and on Knockhill Bridge carrying the M9 north of Junction 10. Strengthening works were carried out on the bridge carrying the M8 over the A801 at Junction 4 near Whitburn, and repairs were completed on the bridge carrying the M9 over the Forth & Clyde Canal. The major project to refurbish Masterton Viaduct at M90 Junction 2 continued through the quarter.

On the Forth Road Bridge, multiple works were completed, including refurbishment of viaduct box girders and under-deck walkways. Work has continued on a project to replace the main tower lateral thrust bearings.

A total of 13 drainage improvement schemes were carried out on the A1, A7, A702 and M8.

The Road Safety team delivered multiple schemes during the quarter. A project to install new traffic signals on the A702 in Biggar got under way, and other works included verge improvements, 20mph implementation measures, traffic surveys, and signage upgrades across routes such as the A68, A702, A985 and M9.

Jamie Finlayson, BEAR Scotland’s Contract Director for the South East Unit, said:

“In the first quarter of 2026 we have continued a high level of productivity, delivering a significant package of improvements to the trunk road network in South East Scotland on behalf of our client Transport Scotland.

“Although this has meant a large number of roadworks on the network, road users will feel the benefits in terms of improved safety and reliability for years to come.”