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Works start on Monday 23 November Convoy in place until Wednesday 2 December BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out resurfacing on the A85 west of Lochawe, between Innis Chonain and Cruachan Power Station, from Monday 23 November. Works will be carried out between the hours of 7am and 7pm … Read Full Article

Over 25,000 tonnes of salt stocked across the South East 58 winter vehicles ready to tackle challenging conditions Newly named gritters set to take to the roads BEAR Scotland is gearing up for another busy winter in the South East, with 58 winter vehicles and more than 25,000 tonnes of salt ready to help keep … Read Full Article

More than 35,000 tonnes of salt stocked across the North West 89-strong winter fleet ready to respond to challenging conditions Newly named gritters set to take to the roads BEAR Scotland is ready for the winter months, with an 89-strong fleet, more than 35,000 tonnes of salt and over 100 skilled operatives available to help … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland ready for winter service on the A92 between Dundee and Arbroath BEAR Scotland is gearing up for another busy winter on the A92, with a dedicated salt stock of more than 2,500 tonnes and teams ready to help keep traffic on the route moving through the colder months. Responsible for managing and maintaining … Read Full Article

Over 61,000 tonnes of salt stocked ahead of winter 158 winter vehicles ready to tackle challenging conditions ‘Snowlene’ and ‘Lionel Gritchie’ among fleet of newly named gritters BEAR Scotland is gearing up for another busy winter, with a 158-strong fleet and more than 61,000 tonnes of salt ready to help keep Scotland’s trunk road traffic … Read Full Article

Updated 10 November 2026: Due to operational challenges, resurfacing on the A83 north of Carrick Cemetery will now start on Thursday 12 November. Please see the new dates below. Works started on Thursday 17 September Road closure with amnesties in place until Wednesday 25 November BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to … Read Full Article

Traffic lights, lane and footway closures to continue until late January 2027 Occasional overnight bridge closures An ongoing project to refurbish a section of the A985 Kincardine Bridge deck will continue until late January, following delays due to the condition of the bridge and adverse weather. Work has been ongoing on a 150-metre section of … Read Full Article

Update: A scheme has been added to this programme of works. See additional works below. Pedestrian crossing upgrades start on Monday 9 November 2026 Resurfacing works start on Tuesday 17 November 2026 Street lighting works start on Monday 9 December 2026 Daytime and nighttime lane closures with a convoy in operation until mid-December BEAR Scotland, … Read Full Article

Works start on Monday 16 November Temporary traffic lights and convoy system in place until Friday 18 December BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out carriageway resurfacing at four locations on the A9 between Dalwhinnie and Calvine, starting on Monday 16 November. Works will be carried out between 19:00 and … Read Full Article

Overnight works commence 17 November 2026 Overnight works to renew the road surface on the A702 south of Mauricewood Roundabout are set to take place over eight weekdays nights from Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 November and Monday 23 to Thursday 26 November. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project between … Read Full Article