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Updated 19 February 2026: Due to changes in the programme, resurfacing on the A85 between Glen Ogle and Lix Toll will now start on Sunday 1 March. Please see new dates below. Resurfacing works starting from Sunday 1 March Various traffic management in place until Wednesday 11 March     BEAR Scotland, on behalf of … Read Full Article

Over the past few months, BEAR Scotland have progressed the second phase of refurbishment works on Inchbae Bridge on the A835, a complex project that builds on the structural repairs completed last year. This phase focused on refurbishing the bridge deck, including fully exposing and re-waterproofing it to ensure long-term durability. Throughout the planning stages, … Read Full Article

Updated 19 February 2026: Due to changes in the programme of works, overnight surfacing on the A9 North of Calvine will now start on Tuesday 24 February. Please see new dates below. Overnight carriageway works to start on Tuesday 24 February Two way traffic lights with 10mph convoy   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport … Read Full Article

Overnight road closures 3 to 17 March 2026 The A7 south of Selkirk will be closed for resurfacing works between 19:30 and 06:00 on eleven weekday nights from Tuesday 3 to Tuesday 17 March. A signed diversion route will be in place between Hawick and Selkirk via the A698, A68 and A699, adding an additional … Read Full Article

One day of works proposed on Monday 16 February A83 single lane closure and layby closure required for the works   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out work to remove material affecting the drainage system on the A83 at Loch Restil on Monday 16 February.   Works will be … Read Full Article

Daytime works commence Monday 16 February 2026 Daytime civil engineering works to allow the installation of traffic signals for a new pedestrian crossing on the A702 in Biggar town centre are set to begin on Monday 16 February and continue until Friday 27 March. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closure Friday 13 February 2025 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 13 February. A diversion route will be signposted via the A977, North Approach Road and A985 … Read Full Article

UPDATE 17 February 2026: These carriageway repairs on the M9 could not be completed as planned on 13 February, so have been rescheduled for the night of Wednesday 24 February. All other details remain the same. Overnight slip road closure Wednesday 24 February 2025 The slip road from the M90 onto the M9 northbound at … Read Full Article

Works start on Monday 1 June 2026 Slip road closure in place until 31 December 2026 with diversion in place   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out works to repair and enhance the Tummel retaining wall and embankment on the A9 northbound off-slip to Pitlochry (south junction) from Monday … Read Full Article

In the fourth quarter of 2025, BEAR Scotland delivered over £26 million in improvements and maintenance across the South East trunk road network on behalf of our client Transport Scotland. This included resurfacing projects worth over £7 million, improving surface quality and overall safety for motorists on various routes including the A1, A7, A68, A720, … Read Full Article