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The Met office has issued two weather warnings which will affect the South East Trunk Road Unit. An Amber warning for wind is in place from 6pm Sunday to 9am Monday. A Yellow warning for rain is in place from 3pm to midnight Sunday. Based on the weather forecast is a potential disruption to travel … Read Full Article

  Works begin Monday 12 February 2024 for eight weeks Essential road marking and road stud improvements on the A9 single carriageway between the Drumochter duals and the Crubenmore duals will begin on Monday 12 February for eight weeks. The project will involve removing and replacing the white lines and road studs for a total of … Read Full Article

Current forecast for Sunday indicates heavy rainfall and thaw conditions with yellow rain warning in place. Forecast rain and thaw to result in significant increase in hillside saturation levels. As a precaution, the Old Military Road Local Diversion Route will therefore be prepared in case required overnight on Sunday 21 January. Diversion of traffic onto … Read Full Article

Overnight northbound carriageway closures 29-31 January 2024 The northbound carriageway of the A1 will be closed north of Thistly Cross Roundabout from 21:00 until 05:30 on the nights of 29, 30 and 31 January, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out essential repairs to the road surface. A diversion route will … Read Full Article

22.01.24   UPDATE: AMEND TO M90 QUEENSFERRY CROSSING INTELLIGENT ROAD STUDS WORKS Dates swapped due to weather forecast Next phase of project to speed up diversion process Overnight roadworks 23-25 January 2024 It has been decided to amend the programme for the works to install intelligent road studs on the M90 as part of the work … Read Full Article

Two primary school pupils from Aberfeldy have proven they are Winter Ready, coming first and runner up in a competition by BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company in the North West of Scotland. Primary pupils from across the North West were asked to take part in our unique competition to create a logo or a … Read Full Article

Update: works on the A828 near Ballachulish have been postponed tonight due to forecast inclement weather, Wednesday 28 February.  Please see the revised dates below.   Works begin on Thursday 22 February for eight nights   Motorists using the A828 will benefit from an improved road surface as resurfacing works are set to take place from Thursday 22 February to … Read Full Article

Media Update: Works on the A828 at two locations have been delayed by one day.  Please see the revised dates and additional information in red below.  Works to take place at three locations 22 January – 21 February  Motorists using the A828 are set to benefit from an improved road surface, with works planned by Transport Scotland’s … Read Full Article

Storm Gerrit is causing severe disruption on the trunk road network across Scotland, particularly in the North West. BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company for the North West, is working with partners to keep roads open where possible, with teams out across the country clearing snow, fallen trees, and other debris. Disruption is … Read Full Article

Heavy and persistent rainfall forecast throughout Saturday and overnight into Sunday, increasing hillside saturation levels.  Old Military Road local diversion to be implemented as a safety precaution from 3pm this afternoon and will continue in operation until Sunday morning.  Hillside conditions and forecast weather will inform the re-opening decision for A83 at the Rest on … Read Full Article

Further to updated forecast indicating reduced rainfall on Friday, traffic at the Rest and Be Thankful will remain on the A83 overnight on Friday 22 December A further update will be provided on Saturday morning following review of forecast and hillside saturation. Road users should however be aware that the current expectation is that A83 … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, has completed the construction of a cantilevered walkway to the east side of the A828 Connel Bridge. The walkway will maintain access for non-motorised users whilst bridge deck replacement works are undertaken next year. The £1.9 Million project to install the walkway began in January 2023. The cantilevered … Read Full Article