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Update on 6 July 2026: Due to a change in the programme, works on the A86 at Loch Laggan will now begin on Thursday 9 July. New dates below. Resurfacing works starting Thursday 9 July for seven weeks Traffic restrictions in place until Friday 28 August BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry … Read Full Article

Two nights of overnight bearing investigations on Thursday 25 and Saturday 27 June Single lane closure during the works   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out investigation works on the bridge crossing the Black Water River on the A835, approximately 8 miles north of Garve.   Two nights of … Read Full Article

  Six weeks of overnight closures of A801 for works on M8 bridges at J4 over local road roundabout 3 weeks of overnight closures A801 northbound from 6 July 2026 followed by 3 weeks southbound from 27 July 2026   Overnight concrete investigation works to the twin-deck, three-span bridges carrying the M8 over the A801 … Read Full Article

Two nights of bearing investigations on Wednesday 24 and Friday 26 June Single lane closure on A9 during the works BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential investigation works on a bridge carrying the A9 carriageway over the Network Rail Perth to Inverness line, 3.9miles west of Carrbridge. Works … Read Full Article

Footway/cycleway diversion in place from Monday 22 June for three weeks Temporary traffic lights in place on Raigmore Interchange to facilitate safe crossing BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is advising road users and the local community of temporary changes to pedestrian and cycle access at Raigmore Roundabout in Inverness, starting Monday 22 June … Read Full Article

Updated 1 July 2026: Due to the poor weather forecast, works on the A86 between Newtonmore and Laggan will not go ahead tonight as planned. Works will recommence on Thursday 2 July and the end date will remain the same. Resurfacing works start on Monday 29 June Overnight road closures with diversion until Thursday 16 July … Read Full Article

Resurfacing works to start on Sunday 21 June for three nights Overnight road closures with hourly amnesties Daytime temporary traffic lights in place on Monday 22 June BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential road resurfacing works on the A84, west of Buchany, from Sunday 21 June. The works, … Read Full Article

Investigation works on Thursday 25 June Daytime temporary traffic lights BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential drainage investigation works on the A9 at Layby 46, south of Blair Atholl. Due to the nature of the works, temporary traffic lights will be in place between 9.30am and 3.30pm on Thursday … Read Full Article

Updated 2 July 2026: Due to operational challenges, overnight road patching on the A9 south of Killiecrankie will require an additional night. Please see new dates below in red.  Patching works start on Sunday 28 June 10mph convoy operating under temporary lane closures   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry … Read Full Article

Updated 9 July: Resurfacing works on the A82 at Bunloit require an addition night shift to complete. Please see new end date below. Works start on Sunday 28 June for 10 nights Overnight road closure with amnesties BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland is scheduled to undertake essential resurfacing works on the A82 at … Read Full Article

Updated 1 July 2026: Due to operational challenges, wall repairs on the A9 near Drumochter will now be completed by Friday 17 July. Please see new end date below. Works continuing until Friday 17 July Single lane closure on southbound carriageway BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, have completed essential repairs on one of … Read Full Article

A public exhibition is being hosted by roads authorities in Selkirk to showcase the proposed improvement plans to enhance the safety for pedestrian users of the A7 corridor through the Borders town. On Thursday 25 June Transport Scotland, its trunk road operating company in South East Scotland, BEAR Scotland, and Scottish Borders Council will host … Read Full Article