Works start Wednesday 24 August 2022 Three consecutive nights of resurfacing works on the A702 near Burnham, two miles south of West Linton, are set to begin on Wednesday 24 August. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will undertake the project. Work will take place from 19:30 until 06:30 on the nights of 24, 25 … Read Full Article

Overnight closure Wednesday 17 August 2022 The slip road onto the southbound A1 at Oaktree Junction will be closed on the night of Wednesday 17 August, while Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland carries out coring investigation works in advance of future resurfacing. The closure will be in place between 19:30 and 06:00, with traffic … Read Full Article

Project to begin on Tuesday 16 August for seven nights Overnight road closures to be implemented 16 and 17 August, 8pm to 5am Overnight convoy to be operated from 18 to 24 August, 7pm to 5am No works to be undertaken on Friday or Saturday nights.   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will … Read Full Article

Overnight works between Sheriffhall and Old Craighall, 22 & 23 August 2022 Overnight works to renew the road surface on the eastbound A720 Edinburgh City Bypass between Sheriffhall Roundabout and Old Craighall Roundabout are set to begin on Monday 22 August 2022. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project over two … Read Full Article

14 nights of roadworks begins 8 August 2022 Overnight carriageway and slip road closures required for safety A 14-night programme of overnight resurfacing works is set to get underway on the M80 and M73 motorways. A phased programme of roadworks will see sections of the M80 main carriageway improved between Junctions 2 and 3, and … Read Full Article

This week marks 40 years since the iconic Kessock Bridge opened in Inverness in 1982. The landmark structure was officially opened to the public on Friday 6 August in 1982 by the Queen Mother after four years of construction at a cost of £25m. To celebrate the anniversary, BEAR Scotland is holding an exhibition of … Read Full Article

Six overnight carriageway closures begin Monday 15 August 2022 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to resurface 0.8 kilometres of the eastbound M876 after Junction 2, over six nights beginning on Monday 15 August. For the safety of workers and road users, the eastbound carriageway of the M876 will be closed after Junction … Read Full Article

Work starts Monday 8 August over three weeks Overnight road closure in place for first four nights for safety, 7pm to 7am   BEAR Scotland will be undertaking road surfacing improvements at four locations on the A92 between Balgillo Roundabout and Muirdrum Interchange, with works set to begin on Monday 8 August for three weeks. … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closures 10 and 12 August 2022 The slip road off the southbound A1 at Bankton Junction will be closed from 19:30 until 06:30 on the nights of Wednesday 10 August and Friday 12 August, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out repairs to damaged roadside safety barriers. Southbound … Read Full Article

Closure in both directions between Oaktree and Abbotsview junctions on night of Saturday 1 October Notice from SP Energy Networks: Engineers from SP Energy Networks will be undertaking essential work to upgrade the current network over the weekend which includes dismantling and rebuilding a section of overhead line which crosses the A1 at Haddington.  By … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland has donated £1,000 on behalf of all staff to Inverness-based charity Clarity Walk, an organisation dedicated to bringing people together through nature to connect communities and reduce isolation, anxiety and depression. The charity offers various activities where they aim to encourage people to take time away from digital devices and spend more time … Read Full Article

Overnight works begin Monday 29 August 2022 Three consecutive nights of resurfacing works on the A702 near Braidwood Estate are set to begin on Monday 29 August 2022. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project. Working hours will be between 19:30 and 06:30 each night, with works beginning at 19:30 on … Read Full Article

Overnight roadworks 23-27 August 2022 The A7 is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with a total of four nights of resurfacing works in two locations set to begin on Tuesday 23 August 2022. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland resurface approximately 1.6 kilometres of the A7, creating smoother … Read Full Article

Temporary traffic lights in place from 21 August to 6 October Temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A1 at Thorntonloch from 21 August until 6 October, while improvements are made to 1,000 metres of footway between No 11 Thorntonloch Holdings and the junction with Thornton and Crowhill. An alternative route for pedestrians … Read Full Article

Overnight road closure at Canonbie 11 nights of work scheduled from 8-19 August 2022 The A7 is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with 11 nights of resurfacing works scheduled between 8-13 August and 15-19 August 2022. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland resurface over 1.2km of carriageway, creating … Read Full Article

Work is set to begin on Monday 1 August for three days   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be undertaking essential bridge repairs to the A830 Arienskill Rail Bridge east of Lochailort, from Monday 1 August. The works involve repairing the concrete parapets, a process that involves breaking out defective concrete and … Read Full Article

Temporary traffic lights in place from 8 August to 10 October 2022 Temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A68 south of Pathhead from 8 August until 10 October, while improvements are made to 600 metres of footway between Lairds Entry and Pathhead South Gateway. An alternative route for pedestrians will be signposted … Read Full Article

Four overnight carriageway closures begin Monday 8 August 2022 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to resurface 0.5 kilometres of the M9 northbound main carriageway after Junction 1. Four overnight closures will be put in place while the work is carried out, commencing on Monday 8 August 2022. On the nights of 8, … Read Full Article

Works start Monday 1 August for two days   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential repairs on the A90 Spillarsford Bridge, with works set to get underway from Monday 1 August. The essential repairs will address defects in the bridge’s masonry parapet, ensuring that the bridge remains safe for … Read Full Article

Final stage of annual verge grass trimming programme planned for August Short-term slip road closures required Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will undertake the third and final phase of its annual grass-cutting programme on South East Scotland’s motorway network in August. The first two phases of work to tidy up the verges on the … Read Full Article