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Resurfacing & bridge improvement schemes on trunk routes south of Edinburgh during August 2024

July 25, 2024

Update: Works on the A720 Lothianburn to Straiton eastbound resurfacing requires one extra night that will take place overnight on Monday 26 August 2024. Works on the A720 Straiton eastbound will only take four nights to complete and will be completed by the original end date. New dates below. Overnight closures on A702 and A720 Mon 5 August – … Continued

HIGHLAND LIFESAVING CHARITY RECEIVES £750 FUNDING BOOST

April 26, 2024

Highland and Islands Blood Bikes has received a £750 donation to support its voluntary service transporting vital medical supplies for NHS Highlands and Islands. The donation was made by Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company BEAR Scotland, which manages and maintains trunk roads throughout the Highlands and Argyll & Bute, where the lifesaving charity operates. … Continued

NORTH WEST ACTIVE TRAVEL IMPROVEMENTS

April 10, 2024

Active travel projects have brought improvements to the North West network, with benefits to people choosing to walk, wheel and cycle. The cycle path at the A9 Dalnaspidal (pictured below), part of National Cycle Route 7, was resurfaced to give a smoother experience. Widening and upgrading markings on National Cycle Route 1 at the A9 … Continued

NORTH WEST TRUNK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

April 9, 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, BEAR Scotland completed a range of infrastructure enhancements on the North West trunk road network, supported by a combined investment of £22 million from Transport Scotland. In addition to proactive improvements, BEAR Scotland continued to support communities through a challenging winter by responding to the aftermath of storms and … Continued

ROAD ENHANCEMENTS BETWEEN INVERARAY AND CAIRNDOW

October 27, 2023

Overnight road closure with diversion Sunday 12 November to Wednesday 22 November, 8pm to 5am. BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to undertake significant road surface enhancements totalling £269,000 on the A83 near Ardgenavan and Strone Point, between Inveraray and Cairndow. Scheduled to start at 8pm on Sunday 12 November and due to … Continued

INVESTING IN NORTH-WEST ROADS: JULY-SEPTEMBER PROGRESS

October 11, 2023

From July to September over £16M has been invested in the North West Trunk Road network between planned maintenance, minor improvements, landscaping, bridge and road safety schemes delivered on behalf of Transport Scotland. In addition, the Landscaping team carried out grasscutting across the trunk road network, from Campbeltown to Thurso. A whole range of projects … Continued

ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CASTLETOWN JUNCTION IN THURSO

October 11, 2023

4 way temporary traffic signals Monday 23 October 2023 – Friday 26 January 2024 From Monday 23 October 2023 until Friday 26 January 2024, BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, will be carrying out safety improvements on the A9 at the crossroads junction with the A836 Castletown Road and the access … Continued

NORTH WEST TRUNK ROAD NETWORK CLEAR-UP CONTINUES AT PACE

October 10, 2023

Across the North West of Scotland, the trunk road network was affected by the heavy rain that fell this weekend, with the Argyll area seeing a month’s worth of rainfall, around 160mm, fall over 36 hours. The rain caused seven landslides to reach the A83, four to be caught in debris pits, nets and … Continued

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND’S 20MPH SPEED LIMIT INITIATIVE: ENHANCING SAFETY IN HIGHLAND COMMUNITIES

September 15, 2023

Transport Scotland and BEAR Scotland project prioritises active travel and road safety Works begin 18 September Starting on 18 September, BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, will begin a crucial project to introduce 20mph speed limits in towns and villages along the North West’s trunk road network. This will involve the installation of new … Continued

INVESTING IN NORTH WEST ROADS: APRIL-JUNE PROGRESS

July 13, 2023

From April to June over £16.5M has been invested in the North West trunk road network on behalf of Transport Scotland, with schemes being promoted across the Planned and Routine Maintenance, Minor Improvements, Bridges, Active Travel & Road Safety Teams. With the better weather and successful completion of winter service, good progress has been made … Continued

SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FOR VISITORS TO GLENFINNAN

April 13, 2023

Works begin 17 April 2023 for three weeks Temporary traffic lights during working hours BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, will be installing a new traffic signal controlled pedestrian crossing on the A830 Fort William to Mallaig road, near the Glenfinnan National Trust for Scotland Visitor Centre this month. The new crossing will improve road … Continued

NORTH WEST TRUNK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – Q1 2023

April 5, 2023

From January to March over £18M has been invested in the North West Trunk Road network on behalf of Transport Scotland, with schemes being promoted across the Planned Maintenance, Minor Improvements, Bridge, Road Lighting, Active Travel & Road Safety Teams. Despite particularly poor weather, good progress has been made on many projects. On the A9 … Continued

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