February 6, 2024

A82 NEAR DRUMNADROCHIT – ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE

  A82 from Drumnadrochit to Inverness now open A82 between Drumnadrochit and Invermoriston to reopen under traffic light control this evening   Heavy rainfall, with a Met Office Yellow warning in place on Sunday 4 and Monday 5 February, caused flooding and disruption on the trunk road network across the North West of Scotland. BEAR … Continued

January 22, 2024

ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE FOR THE A82 KIACHNISH BRIDGE 

Convoy system 10pm-6am 27-30 March   BEAR Scotland will be undertaking essential maintenance works from Wednesday 27 March to Saturday 30 March 2024 on the A82 Kiachnish Bridge, located on Achintore road approximately four miles south of Fort William. The works will involve replacing two expansion joints on top of the bridge, as a continuation … Continued

November 3, 2023

UPDATE: ROAD ENHANCEMENTS NORTH OF TYNDRUM

BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to undertake road surface improvements worth £44,000 on the A82, north of Tyndrum. Taking place overnight on Tuesday 21 November 2023, the project will enhance road safety, as well as providing a better driving experience. To facilitate these improvements and ensure the safety of all road users, … Continued

October 31, 2023

UPDATE: IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR A82 SOUTH OF FORT AUGUSTUS

  Road closure begins Wednesday 8 November for ten nights.   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland is carrying out essential surfacing improvements worth £350,000 on the A82, south of the Fort Augustus swing bridge. The project began on Sunday 5 November and will be completed by 7am on Wednesday 22 November (weather dependant). … Continued

October 30, 2023

RESURFACING THE A82 SOUTH OF FORT AUGUSTUS

Road closure begins Sunday 5 November for ten nights   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland is carrying out essential surfacing improvements worth £350,000 on the A82, south of the Fort Augustus swing bridge.   The project began on Sunday 5 November and will be completed by 7am on Friday 17 November (weather dependant). … Continued

October 16, 2023

ROAD ENHANCEMENTS NORTH OF TYNDRUM

Overnight road closure with diversion Monday 6 November, 7pm to 7am. BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to undertake road surface improvements worth £44,000 on the A82, north of Tyndrum. Taking place on Monday 6 November 2023, the project will enhance road safety, as well as providing a better driving experience. To facilitate … Continued

September 19, 2023

SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR A82 SOUTH OF SPEAN BRIDGE

Works to begin on Monday 25 September for ten days. Convoy in place.   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland is set to embark on vital surfacing improvements along the A82 South of Spean Bridge, with work scheduled to commence on Monday 25 September. The project will enhance sections of the A82 South of … Continued

September 12, 2023

SAFETY IMPROVEMENT WORKS ANNOUNCED FOR A82 EAST OF ONICH

  Works start Monday 18 September 2023 for three weeks.   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, will start £60k worth of vital drainage improvements on the A82 east of Onich village on 18 September. The project will span three weeks, running from Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, with no work on … Continued

August 18, 2023

IMPROVEMENTS FOR A82 AT STUCKGOWAN

  Roadworks scheduled 20-25 August   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to undertake improvements on the A82 at Stuckgowan, situated between Luss and Tarbet. These drainage and road resurfacing works, costing £110,000, will commence on Sunday 20 August and extend over five nights, from 7pm to 5am. All scheduled work is … Continued

August 10, 2023

2 MILLION INVESTMENT FOR THE A82 ACHINTORE ROAD

UPDATE: There has been an update to the dates of resurfacing improvements and closures on the A82 Achintore Road. Due to the recent inclement weather and poor forecast this week, the works will be completed one week later than planned, by 6am on Saturday 11 November.  New dates are highlighted in red below.   Road closure … Continued

May 26, 2023

RESURFACING WORKS AT THE A82 GLENURQUHART ROAD, INVERNESS EXTENDED BY ONE NIGHT

  One additional night of work on Friday 26 May. Full road closure between 8pm and 6am. Diversion in place.     Resurfacing improvements being carried out on the A82 Glenurquhart Road, Inverness by BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, have been extended by one night and will now be completed by 6am on … Continued

March 10, 2023

ESSENTIAL ASH DIEBACK TREE FELLING FOR NORTH WEST ROADS

  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