Traffic returned to the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful at around 10:30am on Monday 12 January   Following thorough inspections of the hillside, traffic returned to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful, operated by BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland just before 10:30am this morning, Monday 12 January. The A83 at Rest … Read Full Article

Updated 13 January 2026: Due to poor weather conditions impacting other works, overnight resurfacing on the A82 near Onich will now start on Monday 19 January.  Works starting Monday 19 January Overnight road closure until morning of Thursday 12 February   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out overnight resurfacing … Read Full Article

Works restart on Monday 12 January  Initial traffic management at Cobbler Bridge will enable key drainage and barrier upgrades Signals will then move north to allow hillside stabilisation and further barrier enhancements   Following the planned pause in traffic management over the festive period, BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will return to continue … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures 16 February to 7 March 2026 The southbound carriageway of the A702 will be closed at Hillend between 20:00 and 06:00 on the nights of Monday 16 February to Saturday 7 March, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out improvements to roadside safety barriers. A diversion route suitable … Read Full Article

Temporary traffic lights in place Temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A68 north of Earlston for the next few days, while Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland carries out repairs to the roadside embankment. BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager Tommy Deans explained: “While carrying out landscaping works next to the A68 … Read Full Article

UPDATE 12 January 2026: One additional overnight closure of the M90 Junction 1C northbound off-slip will be required between 20:00 and 06:00 on the night of Wednesday 11 February, for works to reinstate traffic loops. Overnight northbound carriageway closures 14 January to 6 February 2026 Day and night slip road closure 2 to 6 February 2026 … Read Full Article

The A83 at Lochnell Street in Lochgilphead is reopening today (24 December) around 1:00pm under traffic signal control. Lochnell Street has been closed since the fatal house fire on Sunday 14 December and its re-opening followed the completion of works to stabilize the affected building using a temporary scaffold and support system. The traffic management … Read Full Article

Overnight road closures 7-13 January 2026 BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out essential resurfacing works on the westbound carriageway of the M8 between Junction 4A-5, at Whitburn, between 7 – 13 January 2026 for 5 nights. To ensure the safety of the workforce and road users it is necessary to … Read Full Article

Update: 6 January 2026. Due to ongoing discussions with our subcontractor to finalise details of the programme and the industry shutdown over the festive period, these works are now scheduled to begin on Monday 19th January.  We are reviewing the construction programme to identify any tasks which can be completed more quickly in order to … Read Full Article

UPDATE 14 January 2026: Works on the A68 south of Jedburgh have been completed ahead of schedule, therefore no road closures are required tonight or for the rest of the week. Daytime traffic lights 12 January to 13 February 2026 Overnight road closures 12 to 16 January 2026 Construction works to improve drainage on the A68 … Read Full Article

HGVs are required to use the strategic diversion route as works continue to stabilise the damaged building High sided vehicles over 13’9” should liaise with Police Scotland BEAR Scotland are currently working in collaboration with Argyll and Bute Council and Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) following a tragic fatal house fire in Lochnell Street Lochgilphead … Read Full Article

Scotland’s leading road maintenance company BEAR Scotland has donated £59,000 to good causes in 2025, a new report reveals. Over 100 organisations across Scotland have benefitted from the generosity of the company and its staff, with money raised for a variety of charities, community initiatives and schools. Highlights include: Over £25,000 raised for Cash For … Read Full Article

Daytime resurfacing works starting Monday 12 January 2026 Convoy in place until Tuesday 20 January 2026    BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out resurfacing on the A85 Dalmally from Monday 12 January.   Works will be carried out Monday to Friday between the hours of 7am and 7pm, and … Read Full Article

Updated 9 January 2026: Due to the forecast for snow, works on the A9 south of Luncarty will now start on Monday 12 January. Please see new dates below.   Carriageway works starting Monday 12 January for four nights Southbound on-slip road closed with diversion in place   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is … Read Full Article

UPDATE 12 January 2026: One additional  northbound carriageway closure will be required as part of these works, from 20:00 until 06:00 on the night of Monday 19 January. Fast lane closures in both directions 19 January to 19 February 2026 Overnight northbound carriageway closures 19 January, and 2, 3 and 4 February 2026 Works to repair … Read Full Article

Updated on 9 January 2026: Due to the forecast for snow, works in the A835 between Kinkell and Conon will now start on Monday 12 January. Please see new dates below. Resurfacing starting on Monday 12 January Lane closure with convoy between 8pm and 6am   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be … Read Full Article

Works start on Monday 5 January 2026 Single lane closure in place for approximately four weeks Pedestrians rerouted onto footpath on opposite side of the bridge BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out works to install an electrical duct on A87 Carrich Bridge (the approach viaduct to the east of … Read Full Article

Works start on Monday 26 January 2026 Single lane closure with two-way traffic lights in place until November 2026   BEAR Scotland, with a significant investment of approximately £2.8 million from Transport Scotland, are set to replace the retaining wall and install new safety barriers on the A835 at Loch Garve. The site is situated … Read Full Article

Ten overnight road closures, 19 to 30 January 2026 The A7 south of Hawick will be closed for resurfacing between 19:30 and 06:00 on the nights of Monday 19 to Friday 23 January, and Monday 26 to Friday 30 January. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will be managing the works, which will see over … Read Full Article

UPDATE 12 January 2026: These works have been postponed due to a delay in the award of a marine licence. A revised programme will be published as soon as dates are confirmed. Overnight carriageway closures 12 January to 2 February 2026 Works to replace joints on the bridge carrying the M9 motorway over the River … Read Full Article