Monthly Archives: September 2026

Works start on Sunday 4 October Lane closures with convoy on southbound dual carriageway Southbound on-slip road closed with diversion in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out resurfacing on the A9 southbound dual carriageway at Luncarty from Sunday 4 October. These works will be completed between the hours … Continued

  Overnight road closures 12 to 30 October 2026   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out overnight resurfacing works on the Northbound A1 south of Dolphingstone Junction from Monday 12 to Friday 30 October. The works will take place between 19:30 and 06:00 each night. No works are planned on Saturday … Continued

UPDATE 1 October 2026: These repairs will now take place on the night of Monday 19 October, to avoid clashing with the diversion route for third party works scheduled on 9 October. All other details remain the same. Overnight slip road closure Monday 19 October 2026 The slip road onto the westbound A720 Edinburgh City … Continued

Scotland’s leading trunk road maintenance and management company, BEAR Scotland, has teamed up with specialist industry training provider Sibbald Training to develop a tailored Road Building and Maintenance training programme. The new programme will see employees undertake the Road Building and Maintenance Modern Apprenticeship through Skills Development Scotland, forming part of the SCQF Level 5 … Continued

Works scheduled from Monday 12 October to Friday 13 November 24-hour single-lane closure with two-way temporary traffic lights in place during the works BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential concrete investigation and repairs on the A82 Leagann Bridge, 1.5km south of Laggan Locks. The works are scheduled to … Continued

Update on 28 September 2026: Due to a change in the programme, works on the A85 at Crianlarich will now start on Monday 5 October. See new dates below. Works start on Monday 5 October Temporary traffic lights in place until Friday 23 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out footway … Continued

Resurfacing works starting Monday 5 October Lane closure with convoy between 07:00 and 19:00    BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out essential road surfacing improvements at two locations on the A9 at Spittal Wind Farm and south of Bridge of Tacher, with works set to begin on Monday 5 October 2026. … Continued

UPDATE 25 September 2026: Due to weather delays affecting ongoing works on the A86, works on the A889 will now begin on Sunday 11 October. There have also been changes to the duration and traffic management arrangements for some phases.  Overnight resurfacing works begin Sunday 11 October Works will take place at four locations Temporary … Continued

Full overnight closures on 14 nights from 4 October to 29 November 2026 Bridge closed to eastbound traffic from 5 October until late November 2026 Works on site to refurbish the deck of Galafoot Bridge on the A6091 are set to begin on the night of Sunday 4 October and continue for six to ten weeks. … Continued

Works start on Tuesday 29 September Traffic lights in place until Thursday 1 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out two nights of underground radar surveys at two locations on the A82 in Fort William, Belford Road and Nevis Roundabout, from Tuesday 29 September for two nights. The surveys … Continued

Works start on Monday 12 October Temporary traffic lights with 30mph speed limit in place for safety BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is continuing essential maintenance works on the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful. The next phase of works will focus on lower slope stabilisation and the installation of stock-proof fencing, … Continued

Overnight road closures start on Tuesday 13 October Works to be completed in two phases until Wednesday 28 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out resurfacing works on the A82 at Inchree, either side of Corran Ferry, from Tuesday 13 October. Works will be carried out in two phases due to … Continued