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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

Updated 18 March 2026: Due to a delay with the subcontractor, wall repairs on the A9 at Drumochter will now begin Monday 23 March with traffic management set up on the evening of Sunday 22 March. See new dates below. Works from Sunday 22 March Single lane closure on southbound carriageway until the morning of … 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