Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, is mobilised and ready to respond to issues that arise on the trunk road network due to Storm Amy, where it is safe to do so. The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for wind, affecting the north and west of Scotland from 5pm on Friday, 3 … Read Full Article

Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is warning road users to expect bridge restrictions during Storm Amy later today: The Forth Road Bridge is expected to close to all vehicles later this afternoon. The Clackmannanshire Bridge, the Kincardine Bridge and Tyne Bridge carrying the A1 in East Lothian are all expected to close to high … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures 23 October to 17 November 2025 Overnight works to renew the road surface on two sections of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass are set to begin on 23 October and continue on Monday to Friday nights until 17 November. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works between 20:30 … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures 20, 21 and 22 October 2025 The northbound carriageway of the M80 motorway between Junction 7 (Haggs) and Junction 8 (Bankhead) will be closed for resurfacing on the nights of 20, 21 and 22 October, between the hours of 19:30 and 06:00. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures 22, 23 and 24 October 2025 The slip road onto the westbound M8 at Junction 3 near Livingston will be closed for resurfacing between 20:30 and 06:00 on the nights of 22, 23 and 24 October. The project will be carried out by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland, and will involve … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closure Monday 6 October 2025 The slip road exiting the northbound M80 at Junction 9, Pirnhall, will be closed between 22:30 and 02:00 on the night of Monday 6 October, to allow a detailed survey of the road surface to be carried out. A diversion route will be signposted via the M9 … Read Full Article

Replacement of parapet and safety barrier, starting Monday 6 October for 15 days Temporary traffic lights with a single lane closure and 30mph speed limit The safety of motorists using the A82 at Glen Falloch, north of Inverarnan is soon to be improved with the replacement of the bridge parapet and safety barrier at the … Read Full Article

UPDATE 3 October 2025: Due to adverse weather forecast, these works on the A68 will now commence on Tuesday 7 October. All other details remain the same. 14 overnight closures 7 to 23 October 2025 The A68 at Carter Bar will be closed for overnight resurfacing works on Monday to Friday nights from 7 to … Read Full Article

Due to the prolonged period of heavy rain forecast in the coming days, the following works being undertaken by BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, have been cancelled. Full details of each cancellation can be found by following the relevant links below. Location Details A87 Reraig Cancelled for the rest of this week. Will … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures 13 and 14 October 2025 The M80 southbound will be closed at Junction 9 between 20:30 and 06:00 on the nights of Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 October. This is to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to repair defects in the carriageway. A signed diversion route for traffic wishing to … Read Full Article

A83 diversion from 6pm on Tuesday 30 September In response to the wet weather forecast, BEAR Scotland will be diverting traffic at the Rest and Be Thankful onto the Old Military Road from 6pm today (Tuesday 30 September) as a precaution. The forecast and hillside conditions will continue to be monitored with further updates to … Read Full Article

Ballot winners tour inside bridge Almost £3,000 raised for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland The first ever Doors Open Day event at the Queensferry Crossing has been hailed as a success, with 18 groups of visitors given guided tours inside the deck of the bridge and almost £3,000 raised for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland. … Read Full Article

UPDATE 3 October 2025: Resurfacing works on the A1 tonight have been cancelled due to adverse weather. An additional shift has been scheduled for the night of Tuesday 7 October. Convoy control 30 September, 6 and 7 October 2025 Overnight northbound carriageway closures 1 and 2 October 2025 The A1 is set to benefit from … Read Full Article

Update on 6 October 2025: Due to Storm Amy and delays elsewhere in the programme, resurfacing works on the A9 North of Perth did not start last night (05.10) and will now start on Tuesday 7 October. New dates below. Drainage works on Sunday 28 September have been complete Surfacing works start on Tuesday 7 October under convoy … Read Full Article

  Works to begin on Sunday 12 October for seven nights   BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out overnight surfacing works at the A9 junction in Roadside, a village located just north of Georgemas, from Sunday 12 October 2025. Works will take place for seven nights between the … Read Full Article

Works start on Wednesday 1 October Three-way temporary traffic lights in place until Thursday 16 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to install new pedestrian crossing facilities on the A84 near Dobbies on the west edge of Stirling, with works starting on Wednesday 1 October. The works involve installing a refuge island, … Read Full Article

A charity offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy to residents throughout Argyll and Bute has received generous £750 donation from BEAR Scotland, the company responsible for  managing and maintaining trunk roads in North West Scotland. BEAR Scotland operates locally from a depot in Oban, maintaining the A85 and A828 in the area, including Connel Bridge. As part … Read Full Article

UPDATE 3 October 2025: Works tonight and on 6-8 October have been cancelled due to adverse weather, and will be rescheduled for a future date. Overnight slip road closures 29 September to 17 October 2025 A series of overnight slip road closures at M90 Junctions 1C and 2 is planned, to allow BEAR Scotland to … Read Full Article

Works take place on Tuesday 30 September Traffic lights between 9.30am and 4pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential drainage works at lay-by 46 on the A9, south of Blair Atholl on Tuesday 30 September, between 9.30am to 4pm. The A9 will have temporary traffic lights in place … Read Full Article

Temporary traffic lights for three days Temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A68 at Earlston Bridge for three days beginning on 29 September, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to replace the bridge’s expansion joints. This follows the recent completion of repairs to the bridge surface. Some delays are expected … Read Full Article