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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

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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

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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

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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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OVERNIGHT RESURFACING ON A82 BETWEEN TARBET AND CRIANLARICH RESCHEDULED

March 30, 2023

  Overnight road closure Monday 3 April Please be advised that surfacing improvements currently underway on the A82 between Tarbet and Crianlarich will be completed on the night of Monday 3 April. The works, which are being completed by BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, were due to finish on 15 March but were delayed … Continued

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UPDATE: NO RESURFACING WORKS TO TAKE PLACE ON 12 MARCH AT A82 BETWEEN TARBET AND CRIANLARICH

March 10, 2023

  UPDATE: NO RESURFACING WORKS TO TAKE PLACE ON 12 MARCH AT A82 BETWEEN TARBET AND CRIANLARICH Works delayed due to weather Completion date remains 5am Wednesday 15 March Overnight road closures in place for safety, 8pm to 5am.   Please be advised that no works will take place on Sunday 12 March at the … Continued

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ESSENTIAL ASH DIEBACK TREE FELLING FOR NORTH WEST ROADS

March 10, 2023

  Project to begin on Monday 13 March for 13 nights Tree felling on the A82, A83, A84, A85 and A887 Overnight lane closures with temporary traffic lights in place for safety, 7pm to 7am BEAR Scotland will be helping ensure the resilience of Scotland’s native species by felling trees affected by Ash Dieback throughout … Continued

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UPDATE: NEW COMPLETION DATE FOR RESURFACING ON A82 BETWEEN TARBET AND CRIANLARICH

March 8, 2023

  Works delayed due to weather New completion date 5am Wednesday 15 March Overnight road closures in place for safety, 8pm to 5am.   Please be advised that surfacing improvements currently underway on the A82, between Ardvolich and Pulpit Rock, have been delayed due to poor weather. Works were due to be completed on 8 … Continued

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ROAD IMPROVEMENTS A9 NORTH OF ALLANGRANGE TO TORE ROUNDABOUT

March 1, 2023

  Project to begin on Sunday 5 March for four weeks Convoy system and lane closures Night time diversion in place 12-31 March   Essential road improvements on the A9 dual carriageway North of Allangrange to Tore Roundabout will get underway on Sunday 5 March 2023 for four weeks.   The works are being carried … Continued

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OVERNIGHT RESURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON A82 BETWEEN TARBET AND CRIANLARICH RESCHEDULED BY ONE NIGHT

February 14, 2023

  Resurfacing due to begin tonight (14 February) will now start tomorrow, Wednesday 15  February, for 15 nights. Overnight road closures in place for safety, 8pm to 5am.   Essential surfacing improvements due to get underway tonight on the A82 between Tarbet and Crianlarich will now start tomorrow, Wednesday 15 February 2023.   The works … Continued

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 OVERNIGHT RESURFACING ON A82 BETWEEN TARBET AND CRIANLARICH RESCHEDULED

February 2, 2023

  Project 1 to begin on Tuesday 14 February for four nights. Project 2 to begin on Monday 20 February for five nights. Overnight road closures in place for safety, 8pm to 5am.   Please be advised that surfacing improvements which were due to begin at two locations on the A82 between Tarbet and Crianlarich, … Continued

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A82 DRUMNADROCHIT TO BENEFIT FROM £40,000 OF ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

January 23, 2023

  Works start Sunday 5 February for two nights. Full road closure between 8pm and 6am. A831 traffic to be diverted. Amnesties will be in place on the A82.     Overnight resurfacing works will be carried out at the A82 Drumnadrochit for two nights, beginning Sunday 5 February.   The £40,000 investment by Transport … Continued

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