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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

It has been a relatively mild winter so far on the South East trunk road network. Storm Amy arrived on 3 and 4 October, causing some issues with several trees blown down, particularly along the M9. These were swiftly removed without significant disruption to traffic. Temperatures overall have been sightly above average, with cold spells … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland will continue to deliver improvements across the trunk road network in South East Scotland during the first quarter of 2026. A busy programme of resurfacing is scheduled, with projects set to be delivered on the M8, M9, M90, M8, A7, A702, A68 and A720. Notable projects include the A7 East and West of … Read Full Article

Overnight works commence 19 February 2026 Overnight works to renew the road surface on the A985 at Cairneyhill Layby, west of Cairneyhill Roundabout, are set to take place on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 February between 19:30 and 06:30 each night. The A985 between High Valleyfield and Cairneyhill will be closed during these hours, with … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closure Thursday 12 February 2026 The westbound carriageway of the M876 will be closed for carriageway repairs between Junction 1 and the merge with the M80 from 19:30 until 06:00 on the night of Thursday 12 February. During this closure, a signed diversion route will be in place between M876 Junction 1 and … Read Full Article

Overnight closures of northbound off-slip 9, 10 and 11 February 2026 The slip road exiting the northbound M9 at Junction 10, Craigforth, will be closed for tree removal works between 19:30 and 06:00 on the nights of Monday 9, Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 February. A signed diversion route will be in place via the … Read Full Article

Drainage works are planned for four days starting Monday 2 February Two-way temporary traffic lights with convoy between 8am and 4:30pm   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage construction works at two locations on the A83 at West Kintyre as follows:   North Lodge, Clachan, just south of … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland is gearing up for a significant programme of investment and improvement works across the North West trunk road network, with a series of major projects set to enhance safety, resilience and journey quality for road users in the months ahead. These schemes, delivered on behalf of Transport Scotland, will improve safety and strengthen … Read Full Article