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BEAR SCOTLAND DONATES £750 TO THE ROBERT BLACK MEMORIAL HELIPAD

March 30, 2026

Funding boost to improve access to emergency medical care The Robert Black Memorial Helipad, which is owned and maintained by the Southern Kintyre Development Trust, has received a £750 funding boost from trunk roads maintenance company, BEAR Scotland, which is responsible for the A83 trunk road that runs through Campbeltown close to the Machrihanish depot. … Continued

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OVERNIGHT DRAINAGE INVESTIGATION ON KINLOCH ROAD, CAMPBELTOWN

February 11, 2026

Drainage investigation works starting Monday 16 February for three nights Temporary traffic lights in place until Thursday 19 February     BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage investigation works on the A83 at Kinloch Road, Campbeltown, with works planned to commence on Monday 16 February.   The investigation … Continued

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INCHBAE BRIDGE REFURBISHMENT NEARS COMPLETION

February 10, 2026

Over the past few months, BEAR Scotland have progressed the second phase of refurbishment works on Inchbae Bridge on the A835, a complex project that builds on the structural repairs completed last year. This phase focused on refurbishing the bridge deck, including fully exposing and re-waterproofing it to ensure long-term durability. Throughout the planning stages, … Continued

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MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS AHEAD: UPCOMING PROJECTS ACROSS THE NORTH WEST

January 29, 2026

BEAR Scotland is gearing up for a significant programme of investment and improvement works across the North West trunk road network, with a series of major projects set to enhance safety, resilience and journey quality for road users in the months ahead. These schemes, delivered on behalf of Transport Scotland, will improve safety and strengthen … Continued

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WEATHERING THE STORMS: RESILIENCE ACROSS THE NORTH WEST NETWORK

January 29, 2026

The first two named storms of the season, Amy and Bram, swept across the North West trunk road network in late 2025, bringing challenging conditions for our crews and leaving fallen trees, flooding and debris in their wake. Our teams were fully mobilised with crews on standby to respond to any incidents on the network. … Continued

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NO REST FOR BEAR: RESILIENCE WORK AT THE REST AND BE THANKFUL

January 29, 2026

Work at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful continues to be a priority, with teams boosting hillside resilience, strengthening defences, and reacting quickly to keep Argyll moving safely. The Rest and Be Thankful doesn’t rest, and neither do we.   Keeping debris at bay Robust debris fences cover the main water channels on the hillside … Continued

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HOW BEAR ARE IMPROVING AND INVESTING IN NORTH WEST TRUNK ROADS – OCTOBER TO DECEMBER 2025

January 29, 2026

Even in the most challenging conditions, progress didn’t stop. Our teams worked hard throughout October, November and December to deliver a range of improvements across the North West trunk road network. With an investment of almost £24m from Transport Scotland, we successfully carried out a range of projects including safety barrier replacements, signage improvements, bridge … Continued

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WORKS POSTPONED DUE TO STORM BRAM

December 9, 2025

Due to the severe weather conditions brought by Storm Bram, including prolonged heavy rainfall and high winds, the following works being undertaken by BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will not go ahead tonight, Tuesday 9 December. A828 Benderloch resurfacing and lining – Temporary traffic lights remain on location due to quarry breakdown A83 … Continued

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IMPROVEMENTS AND INVESTMENT IN NORTH WEST TRUNK ROADS – JULY TO SEPTEMBER 2025

October 27, 2025

It’s been a busy summer across the North West trunk road network, with teams out in force delivering improvements throughout July, August and September. Backed by £29m of investment from Transport Scotland, projects have ranged from major road resurfacing and rock slope stabilisation measures to drainage upgrades and landscaping works, all aimed at keeping our … Continued

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OVERNIGHT SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON A828 BENDERLOCH

October 21, 2025

Updated 11 December 2025: Due to poor weather forecast, resurfacing on the A828 at Benderloch will not go ahead tonight (Thursday 11 December) and will resume on Tuesday 16 December. Please see new end date below.  Works from Tuesday 18 November Overnight road closures with amnesties 30mph speed limit during the day    BEAR Scotland, … Continued

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WORKS UPDATE DUE TO YELLOW WEATHER WARNING

September 30, 2025

Due to the prolonged period of heavy rain forecast in the coming days, the following works being undertaken by BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, have been cancelled. Full details of each cancellation can be found by following the relevant links below. Location Details A87 Reraig Cancelled for the rest of this week. Will … Continued

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INVESTIGATION WORKS ON M90 SLIP ROADS

September 19, 2025

Overnight slip road closures 23, 24, 26 and 29 September 2025 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out coring investigation works on slip roads at M90 Junction 1C Admiralty, M90 Junction 1B Ferrytoll and M9 Junction 1A Kirkliston. For the safety of road users and the workforce, each slip road … Continued

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