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NORTH WEST TRUNK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS: APRIL TO JUNE 2026

August 3, 2026

Whilst the summer months are typically expected to bring more favourable conditions for road maintenance and improvement works, that’s not always the case in Scotland! Despite occasional challenges, our teams have maintained momentum, delivering a wide range of essential improvements across the North West trunk road network. With an investment of over £48m from Transport … Continued

BRIDGE INVESTIGATIONS ALONG RIVER LOCHY, FORT WILLIAM

June 23, 2026

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 … Continued

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE NORTH WEST

May 27, 2026

BEAR Scotland is preparing for a substantial programme of improvement works across the North West trunk road network, with a series of major projects planned to enhance safety, resilience and overall journey experience for road users in the months ahead. Carried out on behalf of Transport Scotland, these schemes will help bolster safety and strengthen … Continued

NORTH WEST TRUNK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – JANUARY TO MARCH 2026

May 27, 2026

The first quarter of the year brought no shortage of challenges, with winter weather putting our works programmes to the test. Despite this, teams across the North West continued to make steady progress, delivering essential improvements across the trunk road network. With an investment of over £37m from Transport Scotland, the past three months have … Continued

ELECTION DAY ROADWORKS IN THE NORTH WEST

May 6, 2026

Updated 7 May 2026: To assist those accessing the polling station in Golspie today, the traffic management arrangements have changed, as detailed below in red. Essential trunk road works will continue across the North West Unit on polling day, Thursday 7 May BEAR Scotland provides this update to all road users on the works taking … Continued

CARRIAGEWAY IMPROVEMENTS FROM A9 TORE ROUNDABOUT TO ALLANGRANGE

May 1, 2026

Works start on Sunday 10 May Overnight convoy operating between Glackmore and Allangrange 24-hour lane closure with overnight convoy system between Tore Roundabout and Glackmore BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is carrying out a programme of essential resurfacing improvements on the southbound carriageway of the A9 between Tore Roundabout and Allangrange, starting … Continued

UPDATE ON PUFFIN CROSSING FOR MAIN STREET, GOLSPIE

April 30, 2026

Updated 7 May 2025: To assist those accessing the polling station today, the traffic management arrangements have changed, as detailed below. Footway resurfacing extended 34 metres Overnight resurfacing starts Tuesday 5 May for three nights Convoy operating on Thursday 7 May from 7.30pm to 10:30pm Lining works between Monday 11 and Friday 15 May … Continued

Works by route

April 2, 2026

North West A9 A82 A83 A84 A85 A86 A87 A99 A828 A830 A835 A887 A889 South East M8 M90 A90 A9000 A823(M) M9 M80 M876 A1 A720 A68 A702 A6091 A7 A985 A977 The A92 from Dundee (Claypotts) to Arbroath (Elliot) is operated and maintained by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Claymore Roads, … Continued

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

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

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

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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