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Resurfacing works to start on Sunday 5 July Various traffic management arrangements in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is planning to carry out overnight carriageway resurfacing works on the A83 trunk road at various points in Campbeltown, aimed at enhancing road safety and conditions for motorists. These works are planned to take … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closures and reduced speed limit to continue through July 2026 Bridge works at M90 Junction 2 will continue until late August, with a temporary reduced speed limit through the junction and a series of overnight slip road closures confirmed for the month of July. The major project to refurbish Masterton Viaduct, which … Read Full Article

Overnight northbound carriageway closure Monday 6 July 2026 Overnight repairs to the parapet on the bridge carrying the A1 over the River Tyne near East Linton are set to take place on the night of Monday 6 July. The works will require a northbound carriageway closure on the A1 from Thistly Cross Roundabout to Abbotsview … Read Full Article

Dundee Bairns, a charity supporting some of the most vulnerable children in Dundee since 2017, has received a donation of £750 from trunk road maintenance company BEAR Scotland. BEAR Scotland is committed to working in partnership with the communities its trunk roads serve, including Dundee on the A92, where Dundee Bairns is based. The charity … Read Full Article

UPDATE 15 July 2026: Due to changes in our programme of works, overnight resurfacing at Causewayend will now take place on the nights of Thursday 23 and Friday 24 July, over two nights instead of three. Resurfacing works start on Monday 6 July Carriageway closures between 7.30pm and 6.30am BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closure Thursday 2 and Friday 3 July 2026 Ongoing drainage investigation works on the M90 near Kirkliston require the slip road from the M9 northbound onto the M90 at Junction 1A (Kirkliston) to be closed between 20:00 and 06:00 on the nights of Thursday 2 and Friday 3 July. Transport Scotland’s operating … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway and slip road closures 13 July to 16 October 2026 Overnight carriageway and slip road closures will be in place at Hermiston Gait Interchange on the M8 and A720 on Monday to Friday nights during eight weeks between 13 July and 16 October. This is to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland … Read Full Article

Road closed in both directions 13 to 16 July 2026 Temporary traffic lights 16 to 24 July 2026 Works to complete drainage repairs on the A977 between Kincardine Village and Kilbagie Roundabout are set to begin on 13 July. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project. For the safety of workers and road … Read Full Article

Contraflow with traffic restricted to single lane Expect significant delays; consider alternative routes Motorists traveling on the M80 this weekend are advised to expect long delays and consider using an alternative route, as BEAR Scotland continues major refurbishment works on a bridge carrying the motorway over Station Road north of Junction 7, Haggs. This weekend, … Read Full Article

Bearing investigations from Sunday 28 June until morning of Friday 3 July BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out investigation works on two bridges near the River Lochy in Fort William from Sunday 28 June to Friday 3 July. Engineers will undertake essential investigations on the underside of two bridges … Read Full Article

Update on 16 July 2026: Works on the A99 at Hempriggs require additional days. See new information below.   Started on Monday 29 June Lane closure with convoy between 7am and 7pm On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential surface improvements on the A99 South of Wick at Hempriggs. Works … Read Full Article

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