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Works commence 27 July 2026 for three nights Emergency works to replace damaged bridge joints on the bridge carrying the M9 over the River Almond near Newbridge between Junctions 1a and 1 are set to take place on the nights of Monday 27, Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 July. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland … Read Full Article

Overnight road closures 3 to 14 August 2026 The A7 between Selkirk and Langholm is set to benefit from carriageway improvements, with Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland planning ten nights of works on weeknights from 3 to 14 August. The works will address two areas of deteriorated carriageway between Selkirk and Langholm, with road … Read Full Article

Drainage investigation starts on Tuesday 28 July Temporary traffic lights in place between 7:30pm and 6.30am BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A85 just north of Comrie Golf Club from Tuesday 28 July.   This investigation will be carried out between the hours … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland, which operates and maintains trunk roads across South East Scotland, has donated £750 to Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled Association based in Balerno, west Edinburgh. It is a volunteer-run charity that supports individuals with additional support needs and disabilities by offering therapeutic horse riding and animal care. Nikki Ramsay, Stable Manager of Ravelrig … Read Full Article

UPDATE 24 July 2026: The slip road closure originally scheduled for 30 July will now take place on 20 August. All other details remain the same. Four overnight carriageway closures from Monday 27 July 2026 The slip road from the M9 northbound onto the M876 eastbound at M9 Junction 7, Kinnaird House, will be closed … Read Full Article

Updated 21 July: Further to issues encountered last night, traffic management arrangements have been changed for Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 July. Additional signage will be in place. Road users accessing Raigmore Estate from the west will be able to use the right turn bus lane from Millburn Road eastbound on to King Duncan’s Road.  … Read Full Article

Overnight resurfacing works start on Sunday 26 July Temporary traffic lights with convoy in place   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out resurfacing at two locations on the A82 at Rannoch Moor.   Works will be carried out between the hours of 7pm and 6am from the evening of … Read Full Article

Updated 27 July 2026: Due to changes elsewhere in the programme, the major resurfacing project on the A83 between Tarbert and Inveraray will now start on Tuesday 28 July. Please see new dates below. Works start on Tuesday 28 July Overnight road closures with amnesties in place until Thursday 20 August Four nights of 10mph … Read Full Article

Updated 24 July 2026: An additional two nights are required to resurface Auction Mart Roundabout therefore works are now expected to be completed by the morning of Thursday 6 August. Please see new end date below. Works start on Monday 20 July Traffic lights with convoy in place until Tuesday 4 August   BEAR Scotland, … Read Full Article

UPDATE 29 July 2026: An additional overnight closure of the A68 south of Lilliardsedge will be required between 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of Monday 3 August to allow for the completion of road markings. Overnight road closures 27-31 July, 3 August, 17-21 August and 24-28 August 2026 Overnight roadworks are scheduled on two … Read Full Article