Overnight works planned for mid-May Traffic held in both directions for short periods Traffic lights managed to maintain access to nearby Connel Bridge amnesty periods BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is advising road users of planned overnight works on the A828 between Ledaig and Benderloch, approximately two miles north of Connel Bridge. Night-time … Read Full Article

Southbound diversion via Forth Road Bridge 22:00 to 06:00 on 13 May 2026 Southbound traffic on the M90 will be diverted over the Forth Road Bridge between 22:00 and 06:00 tonight, to allow maintenance to be carried out on the Queensferry Crossing automated diversion system. Northbound traffic will be diverted off the M90 at Junction … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures 25 May to 13 July 2026 Overnight carriageway closures will be in place on the M8 each night from the evening of 25 May until the morning of 14 July, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out a variety of routine maintenance tasks. Works to be carried out … Read Full Article

A720 Lasswade westbound on-slip – 25-27 May 2026 A720 eastbound approach to Sheriffhall – 28-29 May, 1-5 June and 8-9 June 2026 A720 Calder westbound off-slip – 10-12 June 2026 A three-week programme of overnight works to renew the road surface on three sections of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass is set to commence on … Read Full Article

Scotland’s leading trunk road operating company, BEAR Scotland, raised £2,066 for Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) at its 14th annual charity five-a-side football tournament. The event took place on Friday 24 April at Michael Woods Sports and Leisure Centre in Glenrothes. Eleven teams of seven BEAR Scotland co-workers competed against each other scoring goals … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures Wednesday 27 May to Monday 1 June 2026 The A1 northbound carriageway between Spott Roundabout and Thistly Cross Roundabout will be closed for resurfacing between 19:30 and 06:00 on the nights of Wednesday 27 May, Thursday 28 May, Friday 29 May and Monday 1 June. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road and carriageway closures 18-23 May 2026 Overnight resurfacing works will take place on the southbound carriageway of the M9 motorway between Junction 1A and the Newbridge off-slip each night from Monday 18 May to Saturday 23 May. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works, renewing a total of … Read Full Article

 Works start on Sunday 17 May Road closure with hourly amnesties in place until Tuesday 26 May    BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out overnight carriageway resurfacing works on the A85 at Monzievaird, west of Crieff from Sunday 17 May.   Works will be carried out between the hours … Read Full Article

  Second phased of works to commence on Tuesday 19 May Road closure with hourly amnesties in the northern part of the village BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out a second phase of overnight carriageway resurfacing works on the A83 trunk road through the village of Arrochar from Tuesday 19 May. These … Read Full Article

Updated 8 May 2026: Due to changes in the programme, retaining wall repair works on the A9 northbound off-slip will now start a week later on Monday 8 June. Please see updated information below. Works start on Monday 8 June Slip road closure in place from Monday 15 June until 31 December with diversion in place … Read Full Article

UPDATE 14 May 2026: An amended diversion route for northbound traffic on the M80 will be in place tonight, to allow emergency carriageway repairs to be carried out safely on the motorway. For one night only, northbound traffic will be diverted off the M80 at Junction 6 (Old Inns) and onto the B816 Castlecary Road through … Read Full Article

Motorway fully reopened following bridge strike near Harthill The westbound carriageway of the M8 between Junctions 4A and 5 has fully reopened after Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland worked through the night to complete emergency repairs to a bridge over the motorway that had been struck by an HGV. Traffic on the M8 was … Read Full Article

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 … Read Full Article

Works start on Tuesday 12 May Convoy with temporary traffic lights on carriageway Junction closures with diversion in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential carriageway improvements on the A9 on north of Ballinluig. Works will take place each night between 7pm and 6am from the evening of … Read Full Article

Update on 15 May 2026: An additional night of convoy on the A9 Cromarty Bridge on the night of Monday 18 May. New information below. Bridge maintenance works continue throughout May and June 10mph convoy system in operation BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, has confirmed further dates for overnight maintenance works on Cromarty … Read Full Article

Falkirk’s Mental Health Association (FDAMH), an independent charity providing mental health and wellbeing support to people in the Falkirk and District community, has received a donation of £750 from trunk road maintenance firm, BEAR Scotland. BEAR Scotland is committed to working in partnership with the communities its trunk roads pass through, including Falkirk on the … Read Full Article

Overnight westbound carriageway closure tonight Expect delays on Wednesday morning The westbound carriageway of the M8 between Junctions 4A and 5 will be closed from 20:00 this evening until 06:00 on Wednesday morning, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out emergency repairs to a bridge over the motorway that was struck by … Read Full Article

Investigation works starting Tuesday 12 May Temporary traffic lights   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage investigation works on the A9 at Dunfallandy, immediately north of the Pitlochry south junction, with works planned to commence on Tuesday 12 May.   Works will be carried out between the hours … Read Full Article

Traffic on the westbound M8 is currently restricted to a single lane between Junctions 4A and 5, as a safety precaution after a bridge over the motorway near Harthill Services was struck by an HGV.</p The lane closure will remain in place until further notice while engineers assess the extent of the damage to the … Read Full Article

UPDATE 14 May 2026: Three additional overnight closures of the M8 eastbound between Junctions 4A and 4 will be required to complete these works. These closures will take place between 20:30 and 06:00 on the nights of 20, 25 and 26 May. A diversion route will be signposted via Heartlands, West Main Street, the A706 and the … Read Full Article