Spring 2021 The Spring issue of North West Connections, BEAR Scotland’s Newsletter for the North West Trunk Road Unit is out now! Read about the latest news from the North West trunk road network, including a look back at the winter season, investments made across the network and find out the latest news about … Continued
Overnight slip road closures 18-20 May 2021 Concrete investigations on the overbridge that carries Masterton Road over the M90 at Junction 2 are set to begin on 18 May. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works over three nights. For the safety of road workers and the travelling public, the following … Continued
Six new Ultra Low Emission Vehicles for South East Scotland BEAR Scotland has taken delivery of six new electric powered vans, bringing the total number of Ultra Low Emission Vehicles in its South East Scotland fleet to thirteen. This means that 10% of all BEAR Scotland’s vehicles in the South East are now fully electric … Continued
Works to begin from Monday 17 May for five days A section of the A84 north of Callander is set to benefit from an improved road surface with work due to begin next week. The programme of improvements will see a 700-metre section of the A84 resurfaced, creating a smoother and safer journeys for … Continued
Looking for a new career? We’re hiring! BEAR Scotland is bolstering its workforce in communities across South East Scotland, recruiting up to 50 new Highway Maintenance Operatives. BEAR has depots in the region at Rosyth, Queensferry, Bonnyrigg, Burghmuir near Linlithgow, St Boswells, Eyemouth and Chryston near Moodiesburn. Last year BEAR Scotland began an eight-year contract to … Continued
Friday 7 May RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE AT C49 STAR ROAD (TOFTHILL) FOR A92 BALFARG ROAD SAFETY PROJECT EXTENDED BY ONE WEEK Please be advised that restrictions currently in place at Star Road (C49), Tofthill, as part of the ongoing A92 Balfarg road safety project will be extended by one week due to operational … Continued
Overnight carriageway closures Friday 14 May and Tuesday 18 May 2021 Motorists using the M80 southbound are set to benefit from an improved road surface, with Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland planning to renew over 1.2 kilometres of the trunk road near Wellsfield. For the safety of workers and road users during these works, … Continued
Works start Sunday 16 May over two weeks A section of the A90 near Forfar is set to benefit from surfacing improvements starting later this month. The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the southbound section of the A90 between Kirriemuir and Forfar Junctions, creating a safer and smoother road surface for … Continued
Works start Thursday 13 May A section of the A9 southbound near Perth is set to benefit from surfacing improvements starting next week. The improvements will address defects in the road surface on the southbound section of the A9 between Broxden Roundabout and Tibbermore Junction, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists. … Continued
19 May 2021 UPDATE: A68 OVERNIGHT WORKS EXTENDED Jedforest to Bonjedward from 17 extended to 20 May; and A68 North of Earlston from 21 extended to 24 May. Road closures in both directions remain in place between 19.30-06.00. See further details on works below. 6 May 2021 Overnight road closures 14-21 May 2021 Motorists … Continued
Project set to begin from Monday 10 May for eight nights Overnight road closures in place for safety, excluding Friday and Saturday nights Planned amnesties at 10pm, 12am, 2am and 4am to allow safe passage of traffic Surfacing improvements at two locations on the A82 north of Drumnadrochit are set to get underway next … Continued
Wednesday 5 May SECOND PHASE OF ONGOING SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN FORT AUGUSTUS AND INVERMORISTON POSTPONED Please be advised that the next phase of surfacing improvements on the A82 between Fort Augustus and Invermoriston has been postponed for operational reasons. The second phase of the project was due to get underway on the evening … Continued
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