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Works continue from Monday 6 April Single lane closure with two-way traffic lights in place until November 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to replace the retaining wall and install new safety barriers on the A835 at Loch Garve. The site is situated a mile south of Garve. The existing temporary … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closure 3 April 2026 A late-night closure of the M8 westbound carriageway between Junctions 3A and 4 is planned tonight, to allow additional works to be completed following the recent project to refurbish the bridge carrying the B792 local road over the motorway between Bathgate and Blackburn. The closure is planned to be … Read Full Article

UPDATE 21 April 2026: An extended northbound diversion will be in place on the A1 tonight between Thistly Cross Roundabout and Gladsmuir Junction, to allow emergency repairs to a roadside barrier that has been damaged in a road traffic collision.   Overnight road closures from 16 April to 13 May 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf … Read Full Article

Works carried out from Sunday 19 April to Friday 8 May 2026 Lane closure with convoy system in place   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential overnight road surfacing improvements on the A9 Roskeen to Tomich, between 19:00 on Sunday 19 April and 06:00 Friday 8 May. To … Read Full Article

Resurfacing works to start on 14 April for two nights Overnight road closure with hourly amnesties BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential carriageway improvements on the A85 Dunira, 1 mile west of Comrie, for two nights between Tuesday 14 and Thursday 16 April 2026. To ensure the safety … Read Full Article

Annual programme of cyclic maintenance Work to be completed in phases from 13 April to 16 May 2026 A five-week programme of overnight maintenance on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass is set to begin on the night of 13 April and will be completed in phases up until the morning of 16 May, with overnight … Read Full Article

UPDATE 17 April 2026: Following delays due to wet weather, one additional overnight closure is required to complete road marking works at M9/M80 Junction 9. The southbound carriageway of the M9 between Junctions 11 and 9 will be closed between 19:30 and 06:00 tonight (Friday 17 April). Overnight carriageway closures from 13 April 2026 Transport Scotland’s operating … Read Full Article

Works start on Tuesday 14 April Overnight road closures in place until Saturday 30 May   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out overnight resurfacing works on the A87 at eight locations from Tuesday 14 April. The resurfacing project is currently expected to start on Tuesday 14 April until the morning of … Read Full Article

Carriageway closure in early hours of Wednesday 8 April 2026 The southbound carriageway of the A985 over the Kincardine Bridge will be closed from 00:30 until 06:00 in the early hours of Wednesday 8 April, to allow defects in the road surface to be repaired. A diversion route will be signposted from Longannet Roundabout via the … Read Full Article

Update on 13 April 2026: Due to emergency Scottish Water works finishing early, works on the A84 at Kincardine-in-Menteith Primary School started this morning, Monday 13 April. New dates below. Works start on Monday 13 April 2026 Temporary traffic lights in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out the … Read Full Article

Funding boost to improve access to emergency medical care The Robert Black Memorial Helipad, which is owned and maintained by the Southern Kintyre Development Trust, has received a £750 funding boost from trunk roads maintenance company, BEAR Scotland, which is responsible for the A83 trunk road that runs through Campbeltown close to the Machrihanish depot. … Read Full Article

Puffin crossing installation continues Overnight resurfacing works start Tuesday 5 May for three nights The installation of a new controlled pedestrian crossing continues to progress on the A9 through Main Street, Golspie. The project, which started in December, will enhance safety and accessibility for residents and visitors alike. Works carried out so far include laying … Read Full Article