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UPDATE: These works have been postponed and will now take place on a future date to be confirmed. Overnight carriageway closures 19 to 22 October 2026 The M8 westbound carriageway between Junctions 4A and 5 will be closed overnight for resurfacing works between 20:30 and 06:00 on four nights from Monday 19 October to Thursday … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closure 15 October 2026 The slip road from the M90 onto the M9 southbound at Junction 1A (Kirkliston) will be closed from 22:00 until 06:00 on the night of Thursday 15 October, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out investigation works to assess the condition of the carriageway. … Read Full Article

Drainage improvement works start on Wednesday 21 October Temporary traffic lights with convoy system until Friday 23 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage construction works on the A83, with works planned to start on Wednesday 21 October.   These works will be carried out between the hours … Read Full Article

Works start on Monday 19 October for up to four weeks Lane 2 closure on northbound carriageway and reduced speed limit in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out a four-week programme of works to replace and extend the safety barrier on the northbound carriageway of the A9 south … Read Full Article

Updated 20 October 2026: Due to the poor weather affecting the programme of works, resurfacing on the A84 Bridge of Teith, Doune, will now start on Tuesday 27 October. Please see new dates below. One night of works on Tuesday 27 October Two-way traffic lights with convoy operation to be in operation from 7pm BEAR … Read Full Article

POSTPONED: Due to Storm Boelo affecting most of Scotland, these works have been postponed. Revised dates will be communicated as soon as they are confirmed.   Works planned at five locations between Sunday 18 October and Thursday 3 November Overnight traffic management restrictions required at various points Daytime works proposed from Monday 9 November until Tuesday … Read Full Article

Overnight traffic restrictions on Sheriffhall Roundabout, with closures also affecting the A7 and A6106 from 12 to 14 October 2026 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out overnight ground investigation works on the A720 Sheriffhall Roundabout from Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 October 2026. The works will take place between 20:30 and 06:00 … Read Full Article

Overnight lane closures from Monday 12 October to Friday 20 November 2026 Slip-road closures throughout November   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out drainage improvements on the M876 near Larbert through a series of slip-road and lane closures. Additionally, BEAR plans to use traffic management for these works to … Read Full Article

Visitors tour inside the bridge and attend the bridge exhibition Over £9,500 raised for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) This year’s Queensferry Crossing Doors Open Day event saw 180 ballot winners given guided tours of the bridge, while many more attended an informative exhibition, and £9,542 was raised for BEAR Scotland’s national charity partner, Children’s … Read Full Article

Updated 13 October 2026: Due to the forecast for high winds, surfacing improvements on the A835 north of Glascarnoch Dam will not go ahead on Wednesday 14 October. Resurfacing works start on Tuesday 13 October Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm Lane closure with convoy until Monday 26 October On behalf of Transport Scotland, … Read Full Article