June 28, 2024

SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDENCE CLOSES M80 JUNCTION 9 SLIP ROAD

BEAR Scotland has closed the M80 northbound off-slip to M9 Junction 9 Pirnhall for safety, as a result of significant subsidence in the carriageway. Traffic is being diverted via M9 Junction 10 Craigforth. The slip road is likely to remain closed for some time while investigatory works and repairs are carried out. Tommy Deans, BEAR … Continued

June 28, 2024

M80 OVERNIGHT MAINTENANCE – PHASE 2 OF 14 WEEK PROGRAMME

Second phase of 14-week programme begins 24 June 2024 Seven weeks of roadworks at various locations on the M80 begins Monday 24 June. This is the second phase of a 14-week programme of overnight maintenance on the M80 and M73. Varius works will be undertaken within these closures as follows: Replacement of bridge joints at … Continued

June 28, 2024

OVERNIGHT RESURFACING – A702 DOLPHINTON TO LOTHIANBURN

29 July 2024 MEDIA UPDATE – CHANGES TO FINAL PHASE OF OVERNIGHT A702 DOLPHINTON TO LOTHIANBURN RESURFACING PROGRAMME The overnight resurfacing works on the A702 at Damhead to Hillend (outlined below), which started on Wednesday 24 July has a few changes.   The diversion route has been updated due to Midlothian Council’s resurfacing works on the … Continued

June 28, 2024

BRIDGE WORKS ON A702 SOUTH OF WEST LINTON

Overnight road closures on weekend of 5-7 July 2024 The A702 south of West Linton will be closed overnight on the weekend of 5 to 7 July, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to lift new precast concrete retaining walls into place as part of a major refurbishment of Westwater Bridge. The trunk … Continued

June 27, 2024

ESSENTIAL RESURFACING ON THE A830 LOCH EIL

Due to severe weather delaying other programmed works, works at A830 Loch Eil have been delayed and will end at 7pm on Thursday 8 August 2024. See updates below.   Surface improvements began Tuesday 6 August for three days Convoy with lane closures, 7am to 7pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, plan to … Continued

June 27, 2024

OVERNIGHT DRAINAGE WORKS ON M9 NORTHBOUND PRIOR TO JUNCTION 4

Hard shoulder & lane 1 closure for five nights Works scheduled between 15-20 July   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is conducting drainage improvement works on the M9 northbound prior to junction 4 for a total of five nights. Works are scheduled to take place from Monday 15 until Saturday 20 July between the … Continued

June 26, 2024

ROAD ENHANCEMENTS NORTH OF A82 LOCH TULLA VIEWPOINT

Update: Due to bad weather works north of the A82 Loch Tulla Viewpoint require two extra nights of work that will take place on the evenings of Sunday 21 and Monday 22 July 2024. See update below. Overnight road closure with diversion Works begin Sunday 30 June at 7pm BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of … Continued

June 26, 2024

NIGHTTIME ESSENTIAL SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE A830 EAST OF GLENFINNAN

UPDATE: Due to a poor weather forecast, the works at A830 East of Glenfinnan will not take place on the evening of Wednesday 24 July. Works will resume on Thursday 25 July and will be completed by 6am on Monday 29 July Overnight road closure in place for safety   On behalf of Transport Scotland, … Continued

June 26, 2024

ESSENTIAL ROAD MARKING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE A85 OBAN

Works begin on Monday 5 August for five nights Lane closures in place for safety BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be undertaking road marking improvement works set to be carried out in August on A85 at Dunollie Road and George Street, Oban. The improvements will involve renewing the road markings to make … Continued

June 20, 2024

DRAINAGE WORKS ON M876/A876, BOWTREES TO KILBAGIE

Overnight lane closures for five weeks, commencing 24 June 2024 Overnight road closure 1 July 2024 Slip road closures for five nights, commencing 22 July 2024 A series of overnight lane and road closures is planned on the M876 and A876 while BEAR Scotland conducts drainage investigations on the trunk road between Bowtrees Junction and … Continued

June 14, 2024

A9 NORTHBOUND OFF SLIP CLOSURE AT PITLOCHRY

Off slip closures beginning Monday 17 June   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential repair works on the A9 Northbound off slip at Pitlochry. The works will install rock bags and repair the riverbank where a retaining wall collapsed, protecting the nearby areas. The essential repair work is scheduled … Continued

June 13, 2024

CARRIAGEWAY REPAIRS AT M9 JUNCTION 5 NORTHBOUND ON-SLIP

Overnight slip road closure 21 June 2024 The slip road onto the northbound M9 at Junction 5 Cadgers Brae will be closed for carriageway repairs between 20:30 and 05:30 on the night of Friday 21 June. Traffic wishing to join the M9 northbound will be diverted via the M9 southbound to return northbound from M9 … Continued