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Works have restarted to construct a new retaining wall Programme is being reviewed, but works may continue until Summer 2027 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, has recommenced works to construct the retaining wall and install new safety barriers on the A835 at Loch Garve, approximately one mile south of Garve. The existing retaining … Read Full Article

Expect disruption during weekends of 7 November and 14 November 2026 Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential refurbishments of the Cornwall Street and Kirkwood Street footbridges that span the M8 between Junction 21 (Seaward Street) and Junction 23 (Dumbreck), to the south-west of Glasgow City Centre. To allow the bridge spans to … Read Full Article

Works start on Tuesday 3 November Traffic lights with convoy in place until Thursday 5 November BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is carrying out road marking works following the resurfacing of the A9 dual carriageway at the north end of Luncarty. These works are planned to take two nights to complete, starting … Read Full Article

Works start on Monday 2 November Temporary traffic lights in place until Friday 11 December BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out footway improvements on the A87 in Portree from Monday 2 November. The works will be carried out between the hours of 7am and 7pm, and are expected to … Read Full Article

UPDATE 5 November 2026: An additional overnight road closure is required to complete ironwork replacement on the A985 in Rosyth in preparation for resurfacing next week. The A985 will be closed tonight between Kings Road Roundabout and Crossroads Roundabout from 18:00 until 06:00, with the noisiest operations finished by 23:00. Overnight road closures, 2 to … Read Full Article

Updated 3 November 2026: Due to changes in the programme, resurfacing on the A87 between Invergarry and Bun Loyne is now expected to be completed earlier than expected on Tuesday 1 December. Please see new dates below. Works start on Thursday 15 October Overnight road closures in place until Tuesday 1 December BEAR Scotland, on … Read Full Article

Updated 29 October: Due to changes in the wider programme of works, resurfacing on the A82 north of Auch will start a week later than planned, on Thursday 3 December. Please see new dates below. Drainage repair works start on Monday 2 November with 24-hour traffic lights in place until Wednesday 18 November Resurfacing works … Read Full Article

Police Scotland and local bus company content with proposals Transport Scotland, in conjunction with its trunk road operating company in South East Scotland (BEAR Scotland) and Scottish Borders Council have consulted Police Scotland and the local bus operator. Both have been positive and their feedback will be incorporated into the final design for the proposed … Read Full Article

Updated 29 October 2026: Due to plant breakdown on site last night, resurfacing on the A82 north of Firkin Point is now expected to be completed on the morning of Tuesday 3 November. The rest of the programme between Firkin Point and Inverarnan currently remains unchanged. Please see new date below. Works start on Sunday … Read Full Article

Works start on Monday 2 November 24-hour traffic lights in place until 28 November BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out ground investigation works on the A82 trunk road at Ruskich Wood, approximately two miles north of Alltsigh. Works will be carried out between the hours of 7am and 7pm, … Read Full Article