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A83 local diversion from 6pm on Sunday 4 August In response to the wet weather forecast, BEAR Scotland will be diverting traffic at the Rest and Be Thankful onto the Old Military Road from 6pm this evening (Sunday 4 August) as a precaution. A decision will be made about returning traffic to the A83 trunk … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures beginning Thursday 8 August 2024 for seven nights Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, is set to carry out resurfacing works on the M9 northbound carriageway between Junctions 5 and 7 in August. The work will take place over seven nights from Thursday 8 August until the morning of Saturday 17 August … Read Full Article

Overnight road closure on Tuesday 6 August 2024 Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, is set to undertake one night of works on the A702 south of West Linton. To allow for the next phase of road works on Westwater Bridge to take place, the layout of the traffic management system needs to be changed. … Read Full Article

Drainage repair works to start on Monday 12 August for up to six weeks Night time lane closure on southbound carriageway BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to start essential drainage repair works on the A9 southbound dual carriageway located at Drumochter just south of Dalnaspidal. Works begin at 7pm on … Read Full Article

UPDATE: Drainage improvements on the A85 at Bridge of Awe will now begin on Monday 19 August. Drainage improvement works planned for 10 days starting from Monday 19 August Two-way temporary traffic lights in place during working hours   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage improvement works … Read Full Article

Update: Drainage improvements on the A9 South of Ballinluig will now start on Wednesday 7 August. The end date is unaffected. See updated details below in red.   Drainage works planned for 13 nights starting Wednesday 7 August Temporary traffic lights in place during working hours     BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, … Read Full Article

Befrienders Highland have received a £750 donation from BEAR Scotland to help them continue their fantastic work in tackling loneliness in isolated groups throughout the Highlands. BEAR Scotland manage and maintain the trunk road network on behalf of Transport Scotland in the North West, covering the majority of the area where the charity operates. Befrienders … Read Full Article

Construction of a temporary link road will re-open direct access to Stirling Services and Pirnhall Roundabout from the northbound carriageway of the M80 while subsidence investigations continue BEAR Scotland, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, has started construction of a temporary link road at the M80 Junction 9 northbound off-slip, to reinstate direct access to … Read Full Article

Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, works on the A83 North of Campbeltown will now be completed by 5am on Thursday 29 August.   Overnight road closure and timed access Monday 29 July to morning of Thursday 29 August   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to undertake essential road surface enhancements at four … Read Full Article

UPDATE: Phase two of dual carriageway improvements for the A9 are now set to get underway from Tuesday 10 September, a day earlier than planned. Phase two of A9 carriageway improvements start Tuesday 10 September 24 hour lane closures with night time convoy BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to start … Read Full Article

  Update: Works on the A720 Lothianburn to Straiton eastbound resurfacing requires one extra night that will take place overnight on Monday 26 August 2024. Works on the A720 Straiton eastbound will only take four nights to complete and will be completed by the original end date. New dates below. Overnight closures on A702 and A720 Mon 5 August – … Read Full Article

UPDATE: The footway and bus stop improvements on the A85 at St Fillans will now begin on Monday 12 August. Bus stop and footway improvements planned for 25 days starting Monday 12 August Two-way temporary traffic lights between 9:30am and 4:30pm   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential … Read Full Article