August 16, 2024

MASSIVE DEMAND FOR DOORS OPEN DAY BRIDGE TOURS

Over 12,000 applications for 288 places A massive 12,126 applications for places were received in a public ballot for tours of the Forth Road Bridge on Doors Open Day 2024. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland held the ballot for places on its hugely popular minibus tours of the bridge deck and anchorage, set to … Continued

August 14, 2024

DRAINAGE INVESTIGATION WORKS ON THE A84 BETWEEN CALLANDER AND DOUNE

Drainage Investigation works planned for one night only on Tuesday 20 August Two-way temporary traffic lights between 7:30pm and 6am   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A84 between the villages of Callander and Doune on Tuesday 20 August.   These drainage investigation … Continued

August 14, 2024

A1 CONCRETE REPAIR WORKS AT INNERWICK

UPDATE: Restricted access at Innerwick Junction on the A1 will now be in place on the night of Sunday 15 September (not 8 September as previously advertised). Overnight convoy system for northbound traffic from 2 to 25 September 2024 Restricted access at Innerwick Junction on night of 15 September 2024 The A1 is set to … Continued

August 13, 2024

MAJOR RESURFACING WORKS ON THE M8 WESTBOUND AT HARTHILL

Two overnight eastbound carriageway closures 5 and 6 September 2024 Contraflow with westbound traffic restricted to single lane 24 hours a day for 14 days begins 7 September 2024 Motorists using the M8 are being warned to plan ahead and expect long delays during major roadworks at Harthill requiring westbound traffic to be restricted to … Continued

August 13, 2024

BRIDGE WORKS ON A702 SOUTH OF WEST LINTON

WORKS RECHEDULED: The A702 south of West Linton will no longer close this weekend. Instead, these works will take place on the nights of Saturday 31 August and Sunday 1 September. In the event that works are delayed, for example due to inclement weather, the A702 would be closed overnight again on Saturday 7 and … Continued

August 13, 2024

NIGHT TIME ESSENTIAL SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED ON THE A85 TAYNUILT

Update: Due to rearranging the works programme, surfacing on the A85 at Taynuilt has been postponed until later in 2024. New dates to follow. Works begin on Thursday 5 September for one night only Overnight road closure required Road users travelling on the A85 at the west end of Taynuilt will benefit from an improved road surface … Continued

August 13, 2024

BRIDGE WORKS ON THE M80 SOUTHBOUND AT JUNCTION 9

Overnight carriageway closures 19 to 31 August 2024 The M80 southbound carriageway at Junction 9 Pirnhall will be closed between 20:00 and 06:00 each night from 19 to 31 August, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to repair joints on two bridges carrying the motorway over slip roads underneath. A signed diversion route … Continued

August 13, 2024

£30,000 DRAINAGE INVESTIGATION WORKS ON THE A85 IN CRIEFF

Drainage investigation works are programmed to be undertaken overnight from Wednesday 21 August to Saturday 24 August Temporary traffic lights between 7:30pm and 6am BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A85 between the junction for Craigard Road and the junction of Turretbank Road … Continued

August 12, 2024

NIGHT TIME ESSENTIAL SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED ON THE A82 GLENCOE, SOUTH OF THREE WATERS

Update: Due to no work being undertaken over the bank holiday weekend (20 – 23 September), surfacing improvements at A82 Glencoe, South of Three Waters will now be completed by the morning of Friday 27 September. Works begin on Monday 9 September until morning of Friday 27 September Overnight road closure  Road users travelling on … Continued

August 12, 2024

M80 JUNCTION 9 LINK ROAD TO OPEN TUESDAY 13 AUGUST

Temporary link will provide access while main slip is closed due to subsidence Police Scotland average speed cameras to enforce reduced speed limits A newly-completed temporary link road at M80 Junction 9 will open to traffic at 06:00 on Tuesday 13 August, providing access from the M80 northbound to Pirnhall Roundabout and Stirling Services while … Continued

August 12, 2024

NIGHT TIME ESSENTIAL SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED ON THE A85 STRONMILCHAN JUNCTION

Update: Due to rearranging the current programme of works, works at A85 Stronmilchan Junction have been postponed until later in 2024. New dates to follow once confirmed. Works begin on Sunday 8 September for three nights Overnight road closure in place from Sunday 8 September to morning of Wednesday 11 September   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport … Continued

August 9, 2024

PARAPET REPLACEMENT ON A87 DAINGEAN BRIDGE

Works begin on Sunday 18 August for two nights Lane closure with three-way traffic lights in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out a parapet repair on the Daingean Bridge on the A87 at its junction with the road to Tomdoun with works set to get underway on Sunday 18 … Continued