BEAR Scotland is gearing up for a significant programme of investment and improvement works across the North West trunk road network, with a series of major projects set to enhance safety, resilience and journey quality for road users in the months ahead.
These schemes, delivered on behalf of Transport Scotland, will improve safety and strengthen some of the region’s key routes.
Take a look ahead at what’s to come over the next few months:
Following the investigation works completed over summer 2025, extensive improvements on the A9 Raigmore Interchange are now underway and will continue to the summer of 2026. The project involves introducing permanent traffic signal control as well as delivering upgrades to improve safety and active travel provision for vulnerable road users. To keep disruption at this busy interchange to a minimum, lane closures are being restricted to overnight when traffic flows are lower. To minimise lane closures during peak hours, lane widths will be narrower than normal during daytime working to maximise the available working space.
A major £2.8 million project to replace the damaged retaining wall and install new safety barriers is being progressed on the A835 at Loch Garve, with preparatory works already underway. Due to the narrow road, steep slopes and underground utility cables, the project required an intricate design to keep both the road and adjacent railway operational throughout construction. From April 2026, teams will build a 108‑metre concrete beam structure supported by steel rods drilled into rock, with a new steel barrier installed to give the upgraded system a 120‑year service life. Temporary traffic lights and a southbound lane closure will remain in place until completion of the project in November 2026, with access for emergency and bus services maintained at all times.
As part of an ongoing commitment to improve safety, quality, and comfort for vulnerable road users, a 12-week footway improvement project on the A82 at Glenurquhart Road in Inverness is also underway.
The works involve widening and resurfacing the existing footpath in the southbound verge, upgrading dropped crossing points and traffic islands, and installing new road markings. Drainage alterations at driveways and gated accesses will also be carried out.
These measures will improve safety and accessibility for those walking and wheeling in the area, fulfilling the Scottish Government’s aims of making these the most popular choice for everyday journeys.
A comprehensive programme of resurfacing works between Oban and Fort William is also planned, including improvements around Glencoe, Onich and other locations on the A82, A828 and A85. These targeted resurfacing schemes will fix defects and help provide smoother, safer journeys. Most of our resurfacing schemes are undertaken overnight to minimise disruption to the travelling public.
Together, these projects represent a substantial package of improvements designed to support safer travel and maintain the reliability of the North West’s vital trunk road network. With works ranging from structural engineering to active travel enhancements, the months ahead will deliver visible, long-lasting benefits for residents, businesses and visitors across the region.
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