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Traffic returned to the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful at around 10:30am on Monday 12 January   Following thorough inspections of the hillside, traffic returned to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful, operated by BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland just before 10:30am this morning, Monday 12 January. The A83 at Rest … Read Full Article

Updated 26 January 2026: Due to the poor weather forecast, overnight resurfacing on the A82 near Onich will not go ahead on Tuesday 27 January and has been rescheduled. Please see new dates below.  Works starting Tuesday 20 January Overnight road closure until morning of Thursday 19 February BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, … Read Full Article

Works restart on Monday 12 January  Initial traffic management at Cobbler Bridge will enable key drainage and barrier upgrades Signals will then move north to allow hillside stabilisation and further barrier enhancements   Following the planned pause in traffic management over the festive period, BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will return to continue … Read Full Article

  UPDATE 20 January 2026: These works on the A702 will now take place on Sunday to Friday nights every week, beginning on the night of Sunday 15 February and concluding on the morning of Saturday 7 March. Overnight carriageway closures 15 February to 7 March 2026 The A702 between Hillend Junction and Easter Howgate … Read Full Article

Temporary traffic lights in place Temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A68 north of Earlston for the next few days, while Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland carries out repairs to the roadside embankment. BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager Tommy Deans explained: “While carrying out landscaping works next to the A68 … Read Full Article

UPDATE 12 January 2026: One additional overnight closure of the M90 Junction 1C northbound off-slip will be required between 20:00 and 06:00 on the night of Wednesday 11 February, for works to reinstate traffic loops. Overnight northbound carriageway closures 14 January to 6 February and 11 February 2026 Day and night slip road closure 2 to … Read Full Article

The A83 at Lochnell Street in Lochgilphead is reopening today (24 December) around 1:00pm under traffic signal control. Lochnell Street has been closed since the fatal house fire on Sunday 14 December and its re-opening followed the completion of works to stabilize the affected building using a temporary scaffold and support system. The traffic management … Read Full Article

Overnight road closures 7-13 January 2026 BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out essential resurfacing works on the westbound carriageway of the M8 between Junction 4A-5, at Whitburn, between 7 – 13 January 2026 for 5 nights. To ensure the safety of the workforce and road users it is necessary to … Read Full Article

Updated 6 January 2026: Due to ongoing discussions with our subcontractor to finalise details of the programme and the industry shutdown over the festive period, these works are now scheduled to begin on Monday 19 January.  We are reviewing the construction programme to identify any tasks which can be completed more quickly in order to … Read Full Article

UPDATE 14 January 2026: Works on the A68 south of Jedburgh have been completed ahead of schedule, therefore no road closures are required tonight or for the rest of the week. Daytime traffic lights 12 January to 13 February 2026 Overnight road closures 12 to 16 January 2026 Construction works to improve drainage on the A68 … Read Full Article

HGVs are required to use the strategic diversion route as works continue to stabilise the damaged building High sided vehicles over 13’9” should liaise with Police Scotland BEAR Scotland are currently working in collaboration with Argyll and Bute Council and Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) following a tragic fatal house fire in Lochnell Street Lochgilphead … Read Full Article

Scotland’s leading road maintenance company BEAR Scotland has donated £59,000 to good causes in 2025, a new report reveals. Over 100 organisations across Scotland have benefitted from the generosity of the company and its staff, with money raised for a variety of charities, community initiatives and schools. Highlights include: Over £25,000 raised for Cash For … Read Full Article