Works start on Monday 5 October Temporary traffic lights in place until January 2027 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out works to improve accessibility and install a new controlled pedestrian crossing in Brora, on the A9 trunk road, from Monday 5 October. Works will be carried out between the … Read Full Article

Improving pedestrian safety in Brora BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is proposing the installation of a new controlled “Puffin” pedestrian crossing on the A9 at Rosslyn Street in Brora to improve safety and accessibility for all road users. This new crossing forms part of our commitment to make our trunk road network safer … Read Full Article

Drainage investigation starts on Thursday 17 September Temporary traffic lights BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential drainage investigation on the A82 for two nights from Thursday 17 September. The works will be carried out between the hours of 8pm and 6am and are expected to finish on the morning … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closure 25 September 2026 Overnight works to carry out a drainage survey on the M8 eastbound Junction 4 off-slip are planned for the night of Friday 25 September. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project between 20:30 and 06:00. For the safety of workers and road users, the … Read Full Article

Update on 18 September 2026: Following the recent severe weather, site inspections have identified some additional measures that would provide further long-term benefits to the project. We are working closely with Network Rail to incorporate these measures into our works and advise that construction operations will not recommence on 19 September. A new start date … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closure 2 October 2026 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will be carrying out coring investigation works on the northbound carriageway of the M80 between the slip roads at Junction 9 (Bannockburn Interchange), between 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of Friday 2 October. During these hours, northbound traffic on the M80 wishing … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closures 23 September to 5 October 2026 Overnight slip road closures are scheduled on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass at Straiton Junction, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out landscape management works, including removal of dangerous and diseased trees and other vegetation. The following closures will be in … Read Full Article

Dennyloanhead Community Centre has received a £750 funding boost from trunk road maintenance company BEAR Scotland, which looks after the nearby M80 and has a depot at Chryston. The community hub offers vital services to residents of Denny and surrounding areas, including children’s and adult activities, community events, groups and support for local people. BEAR … Read Full Article

CCTV camera that uses AI technology is being trialled to combat roadside littering Transport Scotland and its South East Scotland operating company, BEAR Scotland, is launching a pilot scheme targeting littering on busy trunk roads in South East Scotland. From mid-September LitterCam is being deployed on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass and the A1 to … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closure 16 September 2026 The eastbound carriageway of the A823(M) will be closed at Pitreavie Roundabout between 20:00 and 06:00 on the night of Wednesday 16 September, to allow BEAR Scotland to remove temporary cable diversions that were in place for works now completed on the bridge carrying the M90 at Junction 2. … Read Full Article

Works start on Thursday 24 September Temporary traffic lights will be in place until Friday 2 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out essential resurfacing on the A9 at the Pass of Drumochter from Thursday 24 September. Works will be carried out each night between 7pm and 6am from the evening … Read Full Article

Overnight works Thursday 17 October 2026 A short diversion for eastbound traffic on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass will be in place between 20:30 and 06:00 on the night of Thursday 17 September, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out repairs to the road surface. Eastbound traffic on the A720 will … Read Full Article

Updated 18 September 2026: Amendments to our programme of works have resulted in resurfacing on the A82 between Firkin Point and Inverarnan being rearranged. Works at Blairannaich are currently under review and new dates will be confirmed in due course. Please see new dates below. Works start on Sunday 11 October Overnight road closures with … Read Full Article

Works start on Monday 14 September Overnight road closures & Convoy in place until Friday 2 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out resurfacing on the A87 between Kyle of Lochalsh and Uig, Isle of Skye, from Monday 14 September. Works will be carried out between the hours of 7pm and … Read Full Article

Updated 16 September 2026: Due to the poor weather forecast, works on the A85 between St Fillans and Lochearnhead will not go ahead tonight (Wednesday 16 September). Please see new information below. Works start on Sunday 13 September Temporary traffic lights in place west of St Fillans Full closures with amnesties east of Lochearnhead BEAR … Read Full Article

Bridge closed to eastbound traffic from 5 October until late November 2026 Full overnight bridge closures 4 and 24 October, 12-17 and 29 November 2026 The programme of major works to refurbish the deck of Galafoot Bridge on the A6091 has now been confirmed, following the conclusion of a tender process to appoint a contractor. Traffic … Read Full Article

Works to begin on Sunday 20 September Daytime temporary traffic lights from Monday 21 September Road closures with amnesties BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s North West trunk road operating company, is set to start essential resurfacing improvements on the A99 at Ulbster. The works will begin on the evening of Sunday 20 September and are anticipated … Read Full Article

Works start on Sunday 4 October Overnight road closures in place until Tuesday 10 November BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out resurfacing on the A87 between Invergarry and Bun Loyne, from Sunday 4 October. Works will be carried out between the hours of 8pm and 6am each night, with … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures 15-27 September and 11- 27 October 2026 Works to replace joints and resurface a section of carriageway on the bridge carrying the M9 over the River Forth between Junctions 10 and 11 are set to begin on 15 September. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project, which requires … Read Full Article

Overnight local road closures 14 to 18 September 2026 Overnight works to replace joints and resurface the carriageway on the bridge carrying Moss Road over the M9 motorway north of Stenhousemuir are set to take place from Monday 14 to Friday 18 September. For the safety of workers and road users, Moss Road will be … Read Full Article