Riverbank works to resume on Monday 28 July at 6am 24 hour slip road closure with diversion in place until Wednesday 30 July   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will carry out essential interim repair works on the A9 Northbound off-slip at Pitlochry’s Perth Road junction between Monday 28 July and Wednesday 30 … Read Full Article

Road surfacing improvements start on Sunday 27 July Overnight road closure with hourly amnesties in place between 7pm and 5am until Saturday 16 August   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out road surface improvements on the A85 at Glen Ogle between Lochearnhead and Lix Toll from Sunday 27 July   … Read Full Article

Five overnight carriageway closures from 7 August 2025 The westbound on-slip at M876 Junction 2 will be closed for resurfacing between 19:30 and 06:00 on the nights of 7, 8, 11, 12 and 13 August. To facilitate the works, one lane adjacent to the slip road will also be closed. The project will be carried … Read Full Article

Drainage investigation works starting Tuesday 22 July Two-way temporary traffic lights with convoy between 8am and 4:30pm   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage investigation works at three locations on the A83, starting on Tuesday 22 July.   The investigation will be carried out between the hours of … Read Full Article

Proposed solution includes new pedestrian crossings and one-way-system Trunk roads authorities have identified potential improvements to enhance the safety of pedestrians and those using wheels (e.g. wheelchair users) on the A7 in Selkirk town centre since the public consultation concluded late last year. The proposed approach being pursued by Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland and Scottish … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures 4-7 August 2025 The eastbound carriageway of the A876 from Bowtrees Junction to Higgins Neuk Roundabout will be closed between 20:00 and 06:00 on the nights of Monday 4 August to Thursday 7 August, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out improvements to road markings and signage. A … Read Full Article

Works starting Sunday 20 July for ten nights Temporary traffic signals with a 30mph temporary speed limit to be applied to A9 at Ralia junction for duration of works BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are due to start works to improve safety on the A9 at Ralia Junction. The planned works involve installation … Read Full Article

Closure will be in place Monday 21 July 2025 between 8.30pm and 6am   Essential upgrades to the off-slip at Junction 4 of the M8 eastbound carriageway will take place for one night on Monday 21 July. Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, will carry out patching of the road surface to improve safety conditions … Read Full Article

Overnight works commence 31 July 2025 Overnight works to renew the road surface on the A90 westbound at Dalmeny are set to begin on 31 July. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project between 20:30 and 04:00 on the nights of Thursday 31 July, Friday 1 August and Monday 4 to … Read Full Article

Resurfacing from Sunday 27 July Full road closures between 7pm and 6am with amnesties in place   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential road surfacing improvements on the A86 between Strathmashie and Roy Bridge, with works set to get underway from Sunday 27 July.   The project will see … Read Full Article

Overnight road closures 29 July to 14 August 2025 The A7 is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with 13 nights of resurfacing works planned between 29 July and 14 August near Linhope, approximately 12 miles south of Hawick. The project will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland renew approximately 1.9km of … Read Full Article

Works will begin Tuesday 22 July until Saturday 9 August 2025 10 nights of road closures with hourly amnesties in place   BEAR Scotland will undertake essential resurfacing and road marking improvements on the A83 carriageway at Barfad Brae, North of Tarbert, from Tuesday 22 July until Saturday 9 August. Carried out on behalf of … Read Full Article

In the years following the pandemic, the A9 between Perth and Inverness saw a troubling rise in fatal and serious collisions. In response, Transport Scotland established the A9 Partnership Safety Group, bringing together key partners including BEAR Scotland, WJ, and Clearview Intelligence to deliver targeted improvements on this vital route. Together, we developed and implemented … Read Full Article

In one of the most significant upgrades to the historic Kincardine Bridge in recent years, an 80-metre section of the structure was successfully replaced earlier this year. The £16.85 million contract was awarded to Balfour Beatty in February 2023, marking a major milestone in the ongoing preservation of the Category A listed bridge. The Kincardine … Read Full Article

Overnight road closures 24, 25 and 28 July 2025 Overnight works to renew the road surface on the A702 south of Hillend are set to take place between 19:30 and 06:30 on the nights of Thursday 24, Friday 25 and Monday 28 July. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project. For … Read Full Article

Works to start Sunday 13 July to Friday 23 August (six weeks)   Essential safety upgrades to the central reservation barrier on the M8 between Junction 3 at Drumshoreland and the rail bridge west of Junction 2 at Claylands are set to begin on the night of Sunday 13 July 2025. The works will be … Read Full Article

Update 18 July 2025: Due to changes elsewhere in the programme of works, surfacing improvements on the A828 south of Connel Bridge will now start on Monday 28 July. Please see new start date below.   Works start on Monday 28 July Overnight lane closures in place until the morning of Thursday 31 July    … Read Full Article

Essential stabilisation works extended to Saturday 9 August Single lane closure under traffic lights with 30mph speed restriction remains in place 10-minute all-stop periods during high-risk activity   BEAR Scotland, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, is continuing with vital rockslope stabilisation works on the A828 between Ledaig and Benderloch between the hours of 7am … Read Full Article

Public ballot for free guided tours inside Queensferry Crossing deck Charity raffle to visit Queensferry Crossing tower top Members of the public are to be offered free guided tours of the interior of the Queensferry Crossing deck, hosted by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland. The event will form part of Doors Open Days, Scotland’s … Read Full Article

Overnight eastbound carriageway closures 3 and 4 July 2025 Access maintained from M90 to Newbridge Roundabout and airport The eastbound carriageway of the M9 will be closed at Junction 1A from 20:30 to 06:00 on the nights of Thursday 3 and Friday 4 July, for investigation work in advance of future resurfacing. Access from the … Read Full Article