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Updated 17 April 2026: Due to operational issues on another site, works on the A9 at Tomatin cannot start tonight as planned. Please see updated information below in red. Works start on Saturday 18 April Lane closure with convoy to be operated overnight until Monday 20 April   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, … Read Full Article

Two-night carriageway closure on Thursday 16 April 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be undertaking hard shoulder resurfacing on the M8 eastbound carriageway between Junction 6A and Junction 5 over two nights. Works will include a full eastbound carriageway closure between 8.30pm and 6am on the nights of Thursday 16 April and … Read Full Article

Works start on Sunday 12 April for two night Overnight convoy in place until morning of Tuesday 14 April   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out overnight resurfacing works on the A82 north of Crianlarich, near Fillan Bridge, starting from Sunday 12 April.   Works will be carried out between the … Read Full Article

Weekend contraflows 8-11 May and 15-18 May 2026 Expect long delays; consider alternative routes Motorists using the M8 in West Lothian on the weekends of 8-11 May and 15-18 May are advised to expect long delays and consider alternative routes, with BEAR Scotland planning major refurbishment works on a bridge carrying the motorway over the … Read Full Article

Works start on Monday 13 April Lane closure with two-way traffic lights in place until Monday 18 May   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out drainage repairs on the A85 in Methven from Monday 13 April.   Works will be carried out between the hours of 9:30am and 4pm, … Read Full Article

Overnight motorway closures 24 and 29 April 2026 Overnight works are set to take place on the M80 nights of 24 to 29 April, to replace a damaged parapet on the southbound carriageway of a bridge carrying the motorway near Dunipace. Southbound carriageway closures will be in place on the M80 between Junctions 9 and … Read Full Article

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