In the fourth quarter of 2025, BEAR Scotland delivered over £26 million in improvements and maintenance across the South East trunk road network on behalf of our client Transport Scotland. This included resurfacing projects worth over £7 million, improving surface quality and overall safety for motorists on various routes including the A1, A7, A68, A720, … Read Full Article
It has been a relatively mild winter so far on the South East trunk road network. Storm Amy arrived on 3 and 4 October, causing some issues with several trees blown down, particularly along the M9. These were swiftly removed without significant disruption to traffic. Temperatures overall have been sightly above average, with cold spells … Read Full Article
BEAR Scotland will continue to deliver improvements across the trunk road network in South East Scotland during the first quarter of 2026. A busy programme of resurfacing is scheduled, with projects set to be delivered on the M8, M9, M90, M8, A7, A702, A68 and A720. Notable projects include the A7 East and West of … Read Full Article
Overnight works commence 19 February 2026 Overnight works to renew the road surface on the A985 at Cairneyhill Layby, west of Cairneyhill Roundabout, are set to take place on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 February between 19:30 and 06:30 each night. The A985 between High Valleyfield and Cairneyhill will be closed during these hours, with … Read Full Article
Overnight carriageway closure Thursday 12 February 2026 The westbound carriageway of the M876 will be closed for carriageway repairs between Junction 1 and the merge with the M80 from 19:30 until 06:00 on the night of Thursday 12 February. During this closure, a signed diversion route will be in place between M876 Junction 1 and … Read Full Article
Overnight closures of northbound off-slip 9, 10 and 11 February 2026 The slip road exiting the northbound M9 at Junction 10, Craigforth, will be closed for tree removal works between 19:30 and 06:00 on the nights of Monday 9, Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 February. A signed diversion route will be in place via the … Read Full Article
Drainage works are planned for four days starting Monday 2 February Two-way temporary traffic lights with convoy between 8am and 4:30pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage construction works at two locations on the A83 at West Kintyre as follows: North Lodge, Clachan, just south of … Read Full Article
BEAR Scotland is gearing up for a significant programme of investment and improvement works across the North West trunk road network, with a series of major projects set to enhance safety, resilience and journey quality for road users in the months ahead. These schemes, delivered on behalf of Transport Scotland, will improve safety and strengthen … Read Full Article
The first two named storms of the season, Amy and Bram, swept across the North West trunk road network in late 2025, bringing challenging conditions for our crews and leaving fallen trees, flooding and debris in their wake. Our teams were fully mobilised with crews on standby to respond to any incidents on the network. … Read Full Article
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 … Read Full Article
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 … Read Full Article
BEAR Scotland continues to deliver an extensive programme of maintenance and improvement works along the full length of the A9 between Perth and Thurso, on this vital route that connects the Highlands with the central belt, supporting tourism, freight and travel for thousands of people daily. The varied programme of improvements implemented between October and … Read Full Article
Overnight road closures on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 February 2026 Convoy traffic management system in place from Monday 16 February for 6 nights BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out overnight resurfacing on the A1 from Cedar Café to Grantshouse. Set to improve surface conditions for all road users, these … Read Full Article
Works start on Sunday 1 February Overnight lane closures in place until the morning of Friday 27 February BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential maintenance works to replace lighting columns on the A9 Kessock Bridge. These street lighting works will be carried out between the hours … Read Full Article
UPDATE 29 January 2026: Due to a materials issue, these works will now commence on the night of Tuesday 3 February. There will be no closures on the night of 2 February and the overnight closure of the southbound carriageway will now take place on the night of 3 February. All other details remain the … Read Full Article
Works to commence on Tuesday 10 February 2026 for 20 nights Temporary traffic lights with convoy for the first half of the village Road closure with hourly amnesties for the second half of the village BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out overnight carriageway resurfacing works on the A83 trunk road … Read Full Article
Daytime lane closures to end on 29 January 2026 Overnight southbound carriageway closure 28 January 2026 Overnight northbound carriageway closures 29, 30 January 2026 Daytime lane closures on the bridge carrying the M9 motorway over the Forth & Clyde Canal between Junctions 6 and 7 will be removed ahead of schedule, at 06:00 on the … Read Full Article
Works start on Monday 26 January 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential routine inspection works on the A828 at Connel Bridge and the adjacent footbridge from Monday 26 January. Inspection works will be carried out between 8am to 6pm daily and are expected to be completed on … Read Full Article
Drainage works to start on Monday 26 January 2026 Lane closure with temporary traffic lights in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out drainage repairs on the A85 in St. Fillans from Monday 26 January. Works will be carried out between 7am and 7pm each day and are expected … Read Full Article
Updated on 29 January 2026: Due to poor weather causing delays earlier in the programme, work on the A85 between Crieff and Comrie will now start on Sunday 8 February. New information below. Carriageway works to start on Sunday 8 February Road closure with amnesties provided for vehicle access Daytime lane closure on Monday 9 … Read Full Article
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential resurfacing improvements on the A9, from Tomich Junction to Delny Muir Junction from 4 February 2026. The nighttime improvements, which will be carried out between 20:00 and 06:00 for 22 nights, are scheduled to be completed by Friday 6 March 2026. No … Read Full Article
UPDATE 30 January 2026: Due to poor weather affecting the programme on other parts of our network, the start date for these works has been delayed to Monday 9 February. Overnight road closures 9 to 19 February 2026 Daytime temporary traffic lights 10 to 27 February 2026 A programme of resurfacing and ironwork replacement is set to take place on … Read Full Article
Update on 21 January 2026: The traffic management required on the A83 at Argyll Hotel, Bellochantuy now requires temporary traffic lights to be in place 24 hours for the duration of the works, working hours have also been adjusted slightly. See new information below. Drainage works are planned for two days starting Thursday 22 January … Read Full Article
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