August 8, 2023

OVERNIGHT SLIP ROAD CLOSURES AT M8 JUNCTION 3

Eastbound off-slip to close on nights of 10, 16 and 17 August 2023 Three overnight closures are planned of the slip road exiting the M8 eastbound at Junction 3 Livingston, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to complete works on bridge joints and carriageway surfacing. This slip road was recently reopened following major … Continued

August 4, 2023

PILING WORKS TO COMMENCE AT KINCARDINE BRIDGE

Project to replace southern piled viaduct moves to next phase The project to replace an 80-metre section of the Kincardine Bridge is about to move to the next phase, with piling works due to commence on Monday 7 August. The works will see temporary piles driven into the ground close to the south end of … Continued

August 4, 2023

ROAD IMPROVEMENT WORKS ON THE M9 NORTHBOUND

Five overnight carriageway closures from 14 to 18 August 2023 A section of the M9 northbound after Junction 10 Craigforth is set to benefit from resurfacing and road marking improvements. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, carry out resurfacing and renewal of road markings and studs on 1.2 kilometres of carriageway. … Continued

August 4, 2023

 INVESTIGATION WORKS ON M8 SLIP ROADS

Overnight slip road closures from 11 August 2023 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out coring investigation works to assess the condition of various M8 slip roads, commencing on the night of Friday 11 August. To allow these works to be carried out safely, it is necessary to close the slip … Continued

August 3, 2023

RESURFACING ON THE A87 WEST OF CLUANIE INN

  Lane closures Tuesday 5 September- Friday 8 September, 7am to 7pm   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out four nights of resurfacing improvements on the A87 west of Cluanie Inn, from Tuesday 5 September 2023.   The project will see 450m of road resurfaced, providing a smoother and safer … Continued

August 3, 2023

CAITHNESS KLICS GETS £1K BOOST FROM BEAR SCOTLAND

Wick-based young carers charity, Caithness KLICS, has benefited from a donation of £1,000 from BEAR Scotland, the trunk road operator in the area. Caithness KLICS was set up ten years ago and supports young carers between 5 and 18 years old who are caring for a person who has any kind of illness, disability or … Continued