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BEAR Scotland celebrated the Forth Road Bridge’s 60th anniversary today with two bagpipers serenading the famous bridge from the top of its 156-metre main tower. Sixty years to the day since Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the bridge in front of massed pipes and drums, ‘Scotland the Brave’ once again rang out across the Forth … Read Full Article

Bridge tower strengthening work site surveys commence in November 2024 with works starting in January until October 2025 Single footway/cycle path closure with diversion for pedestrians and cyclists Intermittent overnight lane closures   Thanks to a £2million investment from Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland is set to undertake essential safety improvements on Kessock Bridge on the … Read Full Article

Overnight drainage investigation works from Wednesday 11 September to Friday 13 September Temporary traffic lights between 7pm and 6am BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A83 in Lochgilphead, between the Esso Garage on Paterson Street, and Kilmory Industrial Estate with works planned to … Read Full Article

Footway installation works at the crossroad between the A9 and A836 start from Monday 9 September Four-way temporary traffic signals until Friday 27 September BEAR Scotland, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to start footway installation works at the crossroads junction between the A9 and the A836, adjacent to the Tesco store. These … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland has raised £25,024.46 for Cash for Kids in its fourth annual Charity Golf Day at the Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club near Edinburgh thanks to the generous support from a number of key suppliers and subcontractors who got involved. The 4-ball shotgun tournament got underway on the country club’s West Course, with 76 … Read Full Article

UPDATE: A second night’s work will now be required at this location, on Thursday 19 September. The same diversion will be in place. Overnight carriageway closures 6 and 19 September 2024 A section of the M9 northbound carriageway after Junction 10 is set to benefit from a £62,000 Transport Scotland investment in resurfacing improvements. The … Read Full Article

A volunteer-run coffee shop in Moodiesburn has received a donation of £750 from BEAR Scotland, who manage and maintain the M80 between Stepps and Haggs where the café is located.   Founded in 2009, The Coffee House is open four days a week. It has grown from a small charity coffee shop to a beloved … Read Full Article

Overnight closure of northbound off-slip Friday 6 September 2024 The M876 Junction 1 northbound off-slip will be closed for carriageway repairs between 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of Friday 6 September. Traffic wishing to exit at Junction 1 will be directed to continue onwards to turn at Junction 2 then return to exit via … Read Full Article

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 reminded to plan ahead and expect long delays during major roadworks at Harthill commencing later this week. Westbound traffic will be … Read Full Article

Updated 13 January 2025 – Due to changes in the programme of works, surfacing on the A9 Spey River Bridge will now be completed on Tuesday 21 January 2025. Please see new date in red below.   ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE WORKS FOR A9 SPEY RIVER BRIDGE NEAR KINGUSSIE   Road resurfacing and bridge deck refurbishment works … Read Full Article

UPDATE: Due to recent changes in the programme works at A87 Cluanie Inn have been delayed until Tuesday 1 October. New dates below. Works begin on Tuesday 1 October for four days 10mph convoy in place for safety Road users travelling on the A87 through Glen Moriston, near Cluanie Inn, will benefit from an improved road … Read Full Article

Repairs to the historic Aray Bridge on the A83 at Inveraray start Monday 2 September for up to eight weeks Single lane over the bridge will be narrowed and existing traffic lights will be extended for the duration of works   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential repairs to … Read Full Article