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September 25, 2026

£650,000 DAYTIME RESURFACING ON THE A9 AT TWO LOCATIONS NEAR SPITTAL

Resurfacing works starting Monday 5 October Lane closure with convoy between 07:00 and 19:00    BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out essential road surfacing improvements at two locations on the A9 at Spittal Wind Farm and south of Bridge of Tacher, with works set to begin on Monday 5 October 2026. … Read Full Article

September 24, 2026

A889 RESURFACING BETWEEN DALWHINNIE AND CATLODGE

UPDATE 25 September 2026: Due to weather delays affecting ongoing works on the A86, works on the A889 will now begin on Sunday 11 October. There have also been changes to the duration and traffic management arrangements for some phases.  Overnight resurfacing works begin Sunday 11 October Works will take place at four locations Temporary … Read Full Article

September 24, 2026

UNDERGROUND RADAR SURVEYS ON A82 FORT WILLIAM

Works start on Tuesday 29 September Traffic lights in place until Thursday 1 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out two nights of underground radar surveys at two locations on the A82 in Fort William, Belford Road and Nevis Roundabout, from Tuesday 29 September for two nights. The surveys … Read Full Article

September 24, 2026

UPDATE ON A83 IMPROVEMENTS AT REST AND BE THANKFUL

Works start on Monday 12 October Temporary traffic lights with 30mph speed limit in place for safety BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is continuing essential maintenance works on the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful. The next phase of works will focus on lower slope stabilisation and the installation of stock-proof fencing, … Read Full Article

September 23, 2026

RESURFACING ON THE A82 AT INCHREE

Overnight road closures start on Tuesday 13 October Works to be completed in two phases until Wednesday 28 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out resurfacing works on the A82 at Inchree, either side of Corran Ferry, from Tuesday 13 October. Works will be carried out in two phases due to … Read Full Article

September 22, 2026

A82 ROCK SLOPE STABILISATION WORKS NEAR GROTAIG

Works commence on Monday 28 September 2026 Temporary lane closure in place until Thursday 24 December 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will commence the next phase of rock slope stabilisation works on the A82 near Grotaig, approximately 5.6 km south of Drumnadrochit, on Monday 28 September. To ensure the safety of the … Read Full Article

September 22, 2026

RESURFACING THE M8 WESTBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS 2 AND 3

Overnight carriageway closures 5 to 16 October 2026 BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is to carry out essential resurfacing works on the westbound carriageway of the M8 from Junction 2 to junction 3. Works are programmed to take place on the following times and dates: Between 20:30 and 06:00 each night from … Read Full Article

September 22, 2026

ESSENTIAL TREE FELLING ON A82 AT ARNBURN, SOUTH OF LUSS

Works start on Monday 28 September Three weeks of overnight closures with hourly amnesties BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is carrying out essential landscaping work on the A82 at Arnburn, south of Luss, to remove diseased larch trees following the issue of a Statutory Plant Health Notice for Phytophthora Ramorum by Scottish … Read Full Article

September 21, 2026

CARRIAGEWAY REPAIRS ON THE A876 SOUTHBOUND

Overnight carriageway closure Friday 2 October 2026 The southbound carriageway of the A876 over the Clackmannanshire Bridge between Kilbagie Roundabout and Higgins Neuk Roundabout will be closed for carriageway repairs between 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of Friday 2 October. A diversion route will be signposted via the A977, North Approach Road and A985 … Read Full Article

September 21, 2026

A68 LAUDER HIGH STREET RESURFACING

Overnight road closures and parking restrictions, 12 to 30 October 2026 Drivers are being warned to expect overnight road closures and parking restrictions in Lauder when the A68 trunk road through the Borders town is resurfaced this autumn. The works are programmed to commence on the night of Monday 12 October and conclude on the … Read Full Article

September 18, 2026

OVERNIGHT RESURFACING WORKS ON THE A7 NEAR LANGHOLM

Road closure with diversion from 28 September to 16 October The A7 is set to benefit from carriageway improvements, with Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland planning 15 nights of works from Monday 28 September to the morning of Saturday 17 October. Resurfacing works are planned on the A7 between 19:30 and 06:00 each night. … Read Full Article

September 18, 2026

DOORS OPEN DAY EXHIBITION AT FORTH BRIDGES EDUCATION CENTRE

Charity raffle to visit Queensferry Crossing tower top Fundraising for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) Members of the public are invited to come along to the Forth Bridges Contact & Education Centre in South Queensferry between 09:00 and 16:00 on Saturday 26 September, for a special Doors Open Day exhibition. The event hosted by BEAR … Read Full Article