Local access restrictions for three weeks from 23 March 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out maintenance works on the underside of Galafoot Bridge, for approximately three weeks commencing 23 March. Galafoot Bridge carries the A6091 trunk road over the River Tweed south of Galashiels. Planned works include cleaning inside … Read Full Article

Drainage improvement works starting Monday 16 March Temporary traffic lights with convoy system BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage improvement works on the A83, with works starting on Monday 16 March.   Works will be carried out between the hours of 8am and 4pm each day and are … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures 17 and 18 March 2026 Carriageway closures will be in place on the A823(M) on the nights of 17 and 18 March, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to collect litter safely. On the night of Tuesday 17 March between 19:30 and 06:00, the westbound carriageway of the A823(M) will be closed, with no … Read Full Article

Works start on Sunday 15 March Single lane closure on southbound carriageway until Monday 15 June     BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential repairs on two retaining walls alongside the A9 at Drumochter, near General Wade Stone, from Sunday 15 March. Works will be carried out between … Read Full Article

PHOTO: Workers next to the M90 on Masterton Viaduct Average speed cameras in place to enforce 40mph limit Overnight slip road closures until 1 May 2026 BEAR Scotland is reminding drivers to comply with temporary reduced speed limits through bridge works on the M90 at Junction 2, Masterton, as a further series of overnight slip … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closures 12 and 31 March 2026 The slip road exiting the northbound M80 at Junction 9, Pirnhall, will be closed between 22:30 and 04:00 on the nights of Thursday 12 March and Tuesday 31 March, to allow the road surface to be surveyed. A diversion route will be signposted via the M9 … Read Full Article

Works start on Monday 9 March 2026 Temporary traffic light and lane closure in place overnight BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out tree clearance works adjacent to the Allt an Deabhtaich Retaining Wall on the A85, approximately two miles northwest from Lochearnhead. Works will take place between 6pm and … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closures 9 to 13 March and 17 March 2026 The slip road exiting the northbound carriageway of the M90 at Junction 1C, Admiralty, will be closed for maintenance on the nights of 9 to 13 March, and 17 March. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will use these closures to improve kerbing … Read Full Article

Updated on Wednesday 11 March 2026: Due to poor weather forecast for the rest of this week, works on the A9 south of Tain will now start on Sunday 15 March. Additionally there will now be temporary traffic lights in place during the day for eight days. Please see new information below. Resurfacing works starting … Read Full Article

Drainage investigation works planned to commence Monday 16 March Temporary traffic light in place between 8am and 4.30pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A84 South of Lochearnhead Junction. These drainage works will last five days between the hours of 8am and 4.30pm, … Read Full Article

Funding boost coincides with installation of new pedestrian crossing works in town Life Well Lived, a charity that helps anyone experiencing a health challenge in Biggar, has received a £750 funding boost from trunk roads maintenance company, BEAR Scotland, which is responsible for the A702 trunk road through the town. BEAR Scotland is committed to … Read Full Article

Works start on Monday 16 March Two-way temporary traffic lights in place until Sunday 22 March     BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out vegetation and tree removal, as well as landscaping works on the verge of the A85 at Loch Awe from Monday 16 March.   Works will … Read Full Article

Works start on Monday 9 March Two-way temporary traffic lights in place until Friday 13 March BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out rockslope works on the A87 at Uig from Monday 9 March.   Works will be carried out between the hours of 8am and 5pm and are expected … Read Full Article

Updated 5 March 2026: Due to changes in the programme of works, ground investigations on the A82 north of Onich have been cancelled. These will be rescheduled for a later date and further information will be shared once known.  Works start on Monday 9 March Two-Way temporary traffic lights in place until Tuesday 10 March … Read Full Article

Update on Thursday 5 March 2026: Due to weather conditions delaying works earlier in the programme, works on the A9 south of Blair Atholl will now start on Thursday 12 March. See new information below. Resurfacing works to start on Thursday 12 March in three locations Temporary traffic lights in operation BEAR Scotland, on behalf … Read Full Article

Works starting Monday 9 March Single lane closures and 24-hour speed restriction in place until Friday 27 March   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out road safety improvements on the A9 between Luncarty and Bankfoot. The improvements involve installing safety barriers in the verges and are currently planned to … Read Full Article

Works start on Monday 2 March Temporary traffic lights in place until Friday 20 March   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out ground investigation works on the A87 at Luib and Borve from Monday 2 March:   A87 Luib – Monday 2 March to Friday 13 March A87 Borve … Read Full Article

UPDATE 11 March 2026: These barrier repairs on the M80 will now be completed under lane closures only, with no carriageway closures required. Overnight lane closures 22 to 29 March 2026 Overnight works to repair the central reserve barrier on the M80 near Denny are set to take place on the nights of 22 to … Read Full Article

Carriageway improvement works starting on Sunday 15 March Road closure south of Spittal with amnesties between 7pm and 6am Lane closure with convoy south of Geislittle between 7am and 7pm On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential road surfacing improvements at two locations on the A9 between Mybster and Thurso, … Read Full Article

Works to start on Monday 2 March Temporary traffic lights in place for six weeks BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out active travel improvements along the A83 Kinloch Road, Campbeltown. Works will be carried out between 8am and 6pm between Monday 2 March and Friday 10 April. These … Read Full Article