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June 17, 2022

CLOSURE OF NORTHBOUND M9 FOR BARRIER INSTALLATION

Overnight carriageway closure 00:00 to 06:00 Thursday 23 June 2022 The northbound carriageway of the M9 will be closed between Junctions 8 and 9 from 00:00 until 06:00 on the morning of Thursday 23 June, to allow the safe installation of a new concrete barrier system. Northbound traffic will be diverted via the M876 and … Read Full Article

June 17, 2022

ESSENTIAL REPAIRS TO CULVERT UNDER A68

24/7 northbound lane closure 27 June to 17 July 2022 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is to carry out scour repair works on a culvert that passes under the A68 approximately two miles south of Lauder. The A68 will be restricted to a single lane at this location from Monday 27 June until Sunday … Read Full Article

June 16, 2022

CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SECTION OF FOOTWAY AND CYCLEWAY ON THE A96 NEAR LHANBRYDE HAS BEEN COMPLETED

 A new section of footway and cycleway worth over £205,000 has recently been completed adjacent to the A96 between Lhanbryde and Fochabers. The project supports the Scottish Government’s ambition to develop an active nation, making it easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle for everyday journeys. The works, which commenced in autumn last year, … Read Full Article

June 16, 2022

RESURFACING THE M9 APPROACH TO JUNCTION 6 SOUTHBOUND

Two overnight carriageway closures 26 and 27 July 2022 The southbound carriageway of the M9 Approach to Junction 6 will be closed for resurfacing between 19:30 and 06:00 on the nights of Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 July. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland plans to renew approximately 1 kilometre of carriageway. A clearly signed … Read Full Article

June 16, 2022

ESSENTIAL BRIDGE MAINTENANCE PLANNED FOR A82 DRUMNADROCHIT BRIDGE  

Works are programmed to start on Monday 20 June for five days   An essential bridge maintenance project on the A82 Drumnadrochit Bridge is set to get underway from Monday 20 June. The project will involve teams repointing the masonry on the bridge, which carries the A82 over the River Enrick, ensuring the bridge remains … Read Full Article

June 16, 2022

£300,000 OVERNIGHT SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR TWO SECTIONS OF THE A85 AT LIX TOLL AND ARDCHYLE

ADDITIONAL OVERNIGHT CLOSURES REQUIRED TO COMPLETE SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE A85 AT LIX TOLL   Please be advised that due to inclement weather, additional overnight road closures are required for the ongoing resurfacing works on the A85 at Lix Toll. The project was due to be completed by 5am on Tuesday 5 July; however, additional … Read Full Article

June 15, 2022

£70,000 OVERNIGHT SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR A90 KINGSWAY IN DUNDEE

Works start Wednesday 22 June for two nights   A section of the A90 southbound in Dundee is set to benefit from surfacing improvements worth £70,000, with works set to get underway on Wednesday 22 June. The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the A90 southbound at the Graham Street Junction on … Read Full Article

June 14, 2022

FORTH ROAD BRIDGE – VIADUCT RESURFACING

UPDATE: 6 July 2022 Work to refurbish and maintain the Forth Road Bridge will continue this summer with a project to renew the waterproofing and surfacing on its approach viaducts. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works under a series of lane and carriageway closures. The programme, which was originally due … Read Full Article

June 13, 2022

SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS UNDERWAY ON THE A887 NEAR DUNDREGGAN ESTATE

Project to continue for five days     Surfacing improvements on the A887 near Dundreggan Estate are underway. The programme of improvements will see over 600 metres of the A887 resurfaced, promoting better ride comfort and safer journeys for road users. The project got underway today (Tuesday 14 June) and will continue over five days, … Read Full Article

June 13, 2022

SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR THE A9 NEAR HELMSDALE

Project to begin on Wednesday 15 June over four days   Motorists using the A9 south of Helmsdale are set to benefit from an improved road surface, with works due to get underway on Wednesday 15 June. The programme of improvements will see over 1km of the A9 resurfaced, creating a smoother and safer journey … Read Full Article

June 13, 2022

A1 RESURFACING: Penmanshiel & South of Tyne Bridge Northbound

Overnight roadworks 4–8th July and 11–14th July Nine nights of overnight closures planned on the A1 The A1 is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with a total of 10 nights of resurfacing works in two locations set to begin on Monday 4 July 2022. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company … Read Full Article

June 13, 2022

INVESTIGATION WORKS ON A1 SOUTHBOUND

Overnight Closures on Wednesday 22  and Thursday 23 June 2022 Overnight closures on the A1 Southbound are planned on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 June as Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland carries out coring investigation works at Gladsmuir Junction and Abbotsview. To ensure the safety of roadworkers as well as the travelling public, there … Read Full Article