Monthly Archives: September 2022

  Works to start on Thursday 29 September for one day   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential waterproofing investigation works for the future replacement of the Borlum Bridge, south of Drumnadrochit. Works are set to get underway on Thursday 29 September.   The investigation works are required to … Continued

  Over 40 local job opportunities in North West Scotland Recruitment Open Days Across the country BEAR Scotland is bolstering its workforce in communities across North West Scotland, recruiting for over 40 roles at bases including locations in Perth, Dundee and Inverness, as well as smaller operational depots throughout the North West of Scotland. The … Continued

Six nights of closures on the M8 between Junction 5 and Junction 7 westbound Works planned for September and October 2022 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to resurface 1.3 kilometres of the M8 westbound main carriageway ahead of Junction 6. To allow for resurfacing works to be carried out safely, the M8 … Continued

Overnight closure Tuesday 4 October 2022 The A68 is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with resurfacing works scheduled on the night of Tuesday 4 October near Fordel Mains, approximately two kilometres north of Pathhead. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland resurface 200m of carriageway, creating smoother and safer … Continued

Bridge works rescheduled for weekend of 30 September to 3 October 2022 Motorists warned to expect delays The second phase of refurbishment works on the bridge carrying the M8 motorway over the railway at Junction 3A has been rescheduled for the weekend of 30 September to 3 October, after being postponed following the death of … Continued

Works rescheduled for 27-30 September and 3 October 2022 Overnight road closures in both directions Resurfacing works on the A1 near Innerwick have been rescheduled. The works will now take place over five nights on 27-30 September and 3 October, requiring road closures in both directions. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR … Continued

Overnight slip road closure 10 and 20 October 2022 Overnight works to resurface the slip road exiting the westbound A720 Edinburgh City Bypass at Millerhill Junction are scheduled for the night of Monday 10 October and Thursday 20 October 2022. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will undertake the project. For the safety of workers … Continued

Works start Thursday 22 September for 23 days 24 hour contraflow   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out surfacing improvements on a section of the A9 south of Pitlochry, with works set to begin on Thursday 22 September. The £1.8 million improvements will address defects in the road surface on … Continued

OVERNIGHT SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON A82 AN TORR RESCHEDULED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECAST   Please be advised that due to inclement weather, the surfacing improvements planned for the A82 at An Torr have been rescheduled. The improvements were scheduled to be complete by 5am Friday 7 October; however, works tonight are cancelled, with a remaining … Continued

ADDITIONAL OVERNIGHT ROAD CLOSURES REQUIRED TO COMPLETE SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE A82 WEST END ROUNDABOUT IN FORT WILLIAM   Please be advised that due to inclement weather, an additional overnight closure of the A82 between West End Roundabout and Belford Roundabout in Fort William will be required to complete surfacing improvements. The works were scheduled … Continued

UPDATE: These works have been completed one night ahead of schedule. As such the A68 will remain fully open to traffic on the night of Friday 14 October. Seven overnight road closures on 6-7 October and 10-14 October 2022 The A68 is set to benefit from an improved road surface at Soutra, with seven nights … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures 26 and 27 September 2022 A section of the northbound M9 approach to Junction 2 is set to benefit from a £140,000 Transport Scotland investment in resurfacing improvements, with operating company BEAR Scotland planning to renew approximately one kilometre of the trunk road. For the safety of workers and road users during … Continued