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Dramatic reduction in time to open diversion via Forth Road Bridge A new automated barrier system designed to allow traffic to be diverted via the Forth Road Bridge more quickly if the Queensferry Crossing needs to be closed has been successfully trialled. The barriers, manufactured by SPIE in the Netherlands, are the first of their … Read Full Article

This Living Wage Week, BEAR Scotland is celebrating becoming an accredited Living Wage employer. BEAR Scotland is a leading road maintenance and management firm, headquartered in Perth, which employs over 900 people. This Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at BEAR Scotland receive the real Living Wage. This rate is higher than the government … Read Full Article

Views sought to inform potential pedestrian safety improvements on A7 corridor   A well-attended public meeting last week kicked off a consultation seeking insights from the people Selkirk about using the A7 in the town as pedestrians.   Transport Scotland and its operating company in South East Scotland, BEAR Scotland, is keen to understand local … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closure 9 November 2023 The slip road exiting the westbound A876 at Junction 3 Bowtrees will be closed between 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of 9 November, for coring investigation works in advance of future resurfacing. A signed diversion route will be in place via the M876 westbound, turning at Junction … Read Full Article

Carriageway Resurfacing scheduled from 5-23 November   Following the successful completion of the first stage of works, on the A84 in Callander, BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to undertake the next stage of improvements between Ancaster Square and Leny Feus from Sunday 5 November. The project, valued at £460,000, will resume … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to undertake road surface improvements worth £44,000 on the A82, north of Tyndrum. Taking place overnight on Tuesday 21 November 2023, the project will enhance road safety, as well as providing a better driving experience. To facilitate these improvements and ensure the safety of all road users, … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures 9-18 November 2023 A section of the M9 northbound carriageway at Junction 2 is set to benefit from a £660,000 Transport Scotland investment in resurfacing improvements. The works will take place over nine nights between the hours of 19:30 and 06:00, beginning on Thursday 9 November. All works are expected to be … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closure 6 November 2023 The slip road onto the westbound A1 at Wallyford Junction will be closed from 20:00 until 05:00 on the night of Monday 6 November, to allow BEAR Scotland to carry out essential repairs to the road surface. A diversion route for road users wishing to join the A1 … Read Full Article

One overnight slip road closure on Wednesday 15 November 2023 The southbound on-slip at M9 Junction 1 Newbridge will be closed from 20:30 until 06:00 on the night of Wednesday 15 November, to allow BEAR Scotland to install traffic loops on behalf of Transport Scotland. A diversion route for traffic wishing to join the M9 … Read Full Article

  A9 northbound off slip at Pitlochry remains closed   The A9 northbound off slip at Pitlochry remains closed to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, to carry out emergency river scour repairs.   While the northbound off slip to Pitlochry is closed, traffic is being re-directed to the A924 junction north of Pitlochry.  … Read Full Article

Hard shoulder closure for eight weeks, commencing 6 November 2023 Trunk road operating company BEAR Scotland is to replace approximately 1,000 metres of boundary fence on the southbound M9 between Junctions 4 and 3, adjacent to Loch House farm near Linlithgow, in an investment by Transport Scotland worth £75,000. Vegetation clearance and fencing replacement work … Read Full Article

Overnight closure 8 November 2023 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out coring investigation works to assess the condition of A977 Gartarry Roundabout. To allow these works to be carried out safely, it is necessary to close a section of the roundabout between the A907 westbound exit and entrance, from 19:30 … Read Full Article