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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Update on 2 October 2025: Due to Storm Amy and wet weather forecast works on the A82 between Tarbet and Inverarnan have been postponed and will restart on Monday 7 October. See updates below. Overnight resurfacing works beginning Sunday 21 September at 8pm in two locations Road closure with signed diversion BEAR Scotland, the North … Continued
Update on 21 August: Works on the A82 at Tarbet will now require an additional three nights of works due the length of the scheme being extended to including the A82/A83 Junction. Works will now be complete on the morning of Thursday 28 August. Carriageway works to start on Sunday 17 August Convoy with temporary … Continued
Within a few miles of the most northerly point of the UK mainland, Scrabster Braes on the A9 is a vital route within the North West trunk road network. It gives access to numerous local businesses, the vital RNLI lifeboat station, and the ferry port at Scrabster Harbour that links the mainland to the Northern … Continued
BEAR Scotland teams have been hard at work supporting ongoing resilience efforts at the Rest and Be Thankful throughout the spring and early summer period, working closely with Transport Scotland and other partners to help keep the A83 running safely. A key achievement this period was the installation of a new debris catch fence above … Continued
As we move into the second half of the year, we’re reflecting on a busy and productive spring at BEAR Scotland. Between April and June 2025, Transport Scotland invested a total of £27 million in the North West trunk road network, undertaking maintenance and improvement activities, and enhancing road safety and travel reliability. Seasonal … Continued
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