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2026 began with a prolonged spell of severe winter weather that put BEAR Scotland’s North West teams to the test. Several yellow and amber Met Office warnings for snow and ice brought difficult conditions across the highlands, particularly on the A9 and A99 north of Inverness, with heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures and drifting snow affecting … Read Full Article

In the first quarter of 2026, BEAR Scotland delivered over £30 million in improvements and maintenance across the South East trunk road network on behalf of our client Transport Scotland. This included resurfacing projects worth over £6.5 million, improving surface quality and overall safety for motorists on various routes including the A1, A7, A6091, A68, … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland is set to continue its ambitious programme of improvements across the trunk road network in South East Scotland during the second quarter of 2026. A major programme of works on the M80 is under way, co-ordinated to make maximum use of carriageway closures to carry out a variety of improvements. A project to … Read Full Article

South East Scotland escaped the worst of the winter weather in 2025/26, however BEAR Scotland’s winter team still worked hard throughout the season to keep the South East trunk road network safe. Similar to last season, there were numerous days where the forecast prompted significant preparations, but the actual conditions were less severe. Resources were deployed on 36 occasions in … Read Full Article

At BEAR Scotland, we’re committed to nurturing future talent in civil engineering and related fields. We actively engage with schools, colleges and universities across Scotland to highlight opportunities and inspire the next generation to pursue careers within the industry, and potentially with us at BEAR Scotland. By engaging with young people, we hope to spark … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland was proud to take part in Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2026 at the beginning of March, celebrating this year’s theme “Working for Scotland” and shining a light on the impact apprentices make within the company. Throughout the week, we shared stories from apprentices at different stages of their journeys, from those just starting out … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland and its staff have continued to give back to local communities over the past year, donating an impressive £59k to good causes in 2025. In the first quarter of 2026, £6,240 was donated to charities and community groups in a bid to deliver a positive impact. Raising funds together The year got off … Read Full Article

Updated 8 June 2026: Due to poor weather, resurfacing on the A82 east of Glencoe village will not go ahead tonight (Monday 8 June) and will now be completed by the morning of Thursday 11 June. Please see new end date below.  24-hour two-way traffic lights remain in place for rockslope stabilisation works until Monday … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures 8-12 June 2026 BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is to carry out essential resurfacing works on the eastbound carriageway of the M8 between Junctions 2 and 1 over five nights, beginning on the night of Monday 8 June and finishing on the night of Friday 12 June. To ensure … Read Full Article

 Resurfacing starting on Sunday 24 May Lane closure with convoy between 8pm and 6am each working night   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will carry out resurfacing works on the A9 south of Tain, from Sunday 24 May. The project will be carried out between the hours of 8pm and 6am each night … Read Full Article

Project extended due to emergency gas works Traffic management arrangements remain in place   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is continuing improvement works at Raigmore Interchange on the A9 in Inverness.   Since works began in January, progress has been made across a range of upgrades including footways, drainage, landscaping and preparatory works … Read Full Article

Updated 11 June 2026: Due to changes elsewhere in the programme of works, resurfacing on the A83 north of Bellochantuy will now start on Sunday 14 June. Please see new dates below. Works start on Sunday 14 June Road closure with amnesties   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland is set to carry out … Read Full Article