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Funding boost coincides with installation of new pedestrian crossing works in town Life Well Lived, a charity that helps anyone experiencing a health challenge in Biggar, has received a £750 funding boost from trunk roads maintenance company, BEAR Scotland, which is responsible for the A702 trunk road through the town. BEAR Scotland is committed to … Read Full Article

Works start on Monday 16 March Two-way temporary traffic lights in place until Sunday 22 March     BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out vegetation and tree removal, as well as landscaping works on the verge of the A85 at Loch Awe from Monday 16 March.   Works will … Read Full Article

Works start on Monday 9 March Two-way temporary traffic lights in place until Friday 13 March BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out rockslope works on the A87 at Uig from Monday 9 March.   Works will be carried out between the hours of 8am and 5pm and are expected … Read Full Article

Updated 5 March 2026: Due to changes in the programme of works, ground investigations on the A82 north of Onich have been cancelled. These will be rescheduled for a later date and further information will be shared once known.  Works start on Monday 9 March Two-Way temporary traffic lights in place until Tuesday 10 March … Read Full Article

Update on Friday 13 March: Due to weather conditions delaying works earlier in the programme, works on the A9 south of Blair Atholl will now start on Sunday 22 March. See new information below. Resurfacing works to start on Sunday 22 March in three locations Temporary traffic lights in operation BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, … Read Full Article

Works starting Monday 9 March Single lane closures and 24-hour speed restriction in place until Friday 27 March   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out road safety improvements on the A9 between Luncarty and Bankfoot. The improvements involve installing safety barriers in the verges and are currently planned to … Read Full Article

Works start on Monday 2 March Temporary traffic lights in place until Friday 20 March   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out ground investigation works on the A87 at Luib and Borve from Monday 2 March:   A87 Luib – Monday 2 March to Friday 13 March A87 Borve … Read Full Article

UPDATE 11 March 2026: These barrier repairs on the M80 will now be completed under lane closures only, with no carriageway closures required. Overnight lane closures 22 to 29 March 2026 Overnight works to repair the central reserve barrier on the M80 near Denny are set to take place on the nights of 22 to … Read Full Article

Carriageway improvement works starting on Sunday 15 March Road closure south of Spittal with amnesties between 7pm and 6am Lane closure with convoy south of Geislittle between 7am and 7pm On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential road surfacing improvements at two locations on the A9 between Mybster and Thurso, … Read Full Article

Works to start on Monday 2 March Temporary traffic lights in place for six weeks BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out active travel improvements along the A83 Kinloch Road, Campbeltown. Works will be carried out between 8am and 6pm between Monday 2 March and Friday 10 April. These … Read Full Article