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Resurfacing works start on Thursday 28 May Three-way traffic lights with convoy BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out a programme of essential improvement works on the A84 at two locations south of Doune, starting from Thursday 28 May. Works will be carried out between the hours of 7pm and … Read Full Article

Carriageway works from Tuesday 26 of May for 9 nights Two-way manned traffic lights with convoy in place during works   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out essential improvements on the A9 at River Garry to Shierglas, West of Blair Atholl, from Tuesday 26 May for nine nights. The works will … Read Full Article

Nine overnight carriageway closures from Thursday 28 May 2026 The northbound carriageway of the M9 motorway between Junctions 1 and 5 will be closed for road marking improvements for nine nights beginning on Thursday 28 May. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works, renewing a total of 67.7 kilometres of road … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road and lane closures 25-29 May 2026 A five-night programme of overnight works on three sections of the M90 is set to commence on Monday 25 May, to investigate the condition of the road surface in advance of future resurfacing. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works, with overnight … Read Full Article

Overnight works planned for mid-May Traffic held in both directions for short periods Traffic lights managed to maintain access to nearby Connel Bridge amnesty periods BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is advising road users of planned overnight works on the A828 between Ledaig and Benderloch, approximately two miles north of Connel Bridge. Night-time … Read Full Article

Southbound diversion via Forth Road Bridge 22:00 to 06:00 on 13 May 2026 Southbound traffic on the M90 will be diverted over the Forth Road Bridge between 22:00 and 06:00 tonight, to allow maintenance to be carried out on the Queensferry Crossing automated diversion system. Northbound traffic will be diverted off the M90 at Junction … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures 25 May to 13 July 2026 Overnight carriageway closures will be in place on the M8 each night from the evening of 25 May until the morning of 14 July, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out a variety of routine maintenance tasks. Works to be carried out … Read Full Article

A720 Lasswade westbound on-slip – 25-27 May 2026 A720 eastbound approach to Sheriffhall – 28-29 May, 1-5 June and 8-9 June 2026 A720 Calder westbound off-slip – 10-12 June 2026 A three-week programme of overnight works to renew the road surface on three sections of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass is set to commence on … Read Full Article

Scotland’s leading trunk road operating company, BEAR Scotland, raised £2,066 for Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) at its 14th annual charity five-a-side football tournament. The event took place on Friday 24 April at Michael Woods Sports and Leisure Centre in Glenrothes. Eleven teams of seven BEAR Scotland co-workers competed against each other scoring goals … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures Wednesday 27 May to Monday 1 June 2026 The A1 northbound carriageway between Spott Roundabout and Thistly Cross Roundabout will be closed for resurfacing between 19:30 and 06:00 on the nights of Wednesday 27 May, Thursday 28 May, Friday 29 May and Monday 1 June. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating … Read Full Article