A83 traffic to be rerouted onto Old Military Road from 4pm on Sunday 29 December Given the forecast for heavy rain commencing on Sunday, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road as a precaution from 4pm on Sunday 29 December to allow road users travelling along the A83 Rest and Be Thankful to continue their journey safely. … Continued
Every year BEAR Scotland supports numerous organisations across Scotland. In 2024 the leading road maintenance company supported 31 charities and 39 community groups with over £50,000 in donations within the areas it operates. Joanna Buggy, BEAR Scotland Engagement Manager, who leads the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility team said: “We’re really proud that BEAR has delivered … Continued
Overnight slip road closures 30 December, 3 January and 6-11 January A series of northbound slip road closures is scheduled at M9 Junction 5, Cadgers Brae Roundabout, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out tree felling works. The M9 Junction 5 northbound off-slip will be closed between 19:30 and 06:00 on … Continued
Carriageway resurfacing, footway improvements and pedestrian crossing upgrades Works commence 6 January 2025 for seven weeks Hawick is set to benefit from a package of improvements on the A7 trunk road through the town, including resurfacing of Commercial Road, footway improvements on Albert Road, and the upgrading of two pedestrian crossings. Transport Scotland’s operating company … Continued
Updated 18 December 2024: Due to transportation issues, the barrier installation on the A830 south of Mallaig is unable to go ahead as planned. As an immediate safety measure, the area will be coned with an extended 30mph speed restriction in place until a permanent solution is undertaken in January 2025. Temporary traffic lights will … Continued
Works will be carried out in January and February 2025 Canal Side South closed from Monday 6 January A82 closed two nights in mid-January On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential bridge maintenance works on the A82 at Fort Augustus swing bridge from Monday 6 January 2025. Works will be … Continued
Updated 16 December 2024: Due to weather delays affecting the programme of works, resurfacing works on the A9 at Allangrange will not go ahead this week and road marking will be carried out overnight on Thursday 19 December. Please see new information below. Drainage improvement works to start on Monday 18 November for 10 nights … Continued
Temporary reduced speed limits no longer in force Works to repair subsidence in the slip road exiting the northbound M80 at Junction 9 have been completed. The road is now open to traffic as normal and temporary speed restrictions on the M80 are no longer in force. The slip road was closed for safety on … Continued
Updated 13 December 2024: Due to the impact of recent cold weather on the programme, resurfacing on the A830 Fort William is unable to go ahead on Sunday 15, Monday 16 or Tuesday 17 December as planned. Surfacing is now planned to start on Tuesday 14 January 2025. The traffic lights will remain in place … Continued
Updated 17 December 2024: Due to low temperatures, works on the A83 between Ardgartan and Honeymoon Bridge have been paused and will resume on Tuesday 14 January 2025. Works begin Monday 2 December at 8pm Overnight road closure with diversion and timed access BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to … Continued
Overnight road closures 8-10 and 13-17 January 2025 A programme of overnight resurfacing works on two areas of the A702 near its junction with the A766 is set to commence on Wednesday 8 January. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works at the junction with the A766 on the nights of … Continued
Carriageway improvement works start on Tuesday 14 January 2025 Overnight lane closures and temporary traffic lights with convoy BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to start essential resurfacing and road marking improvements on the A9 at the southern Ballinluig Junction. The works will involve surfacing and road marking improvements, … Continued
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