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Overnight closures between Langholm and Selkirk 31 October – 3 November The outstanding works to the road markings and studs improvements on the A7 are scheduled for a total of four nights, from Tuesday 31 October to Friday 3 November. The project will see Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, make improvements to the standard … Read Full Article

Overnight closures from 13 – 17 November The A7 is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with a total of five nights of resurfacing works scheduled from Monday 13 to Friday 17 November 2023. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, resurface the A7 carriageway in Selkirk at Viewfield Park … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closures from 6 November 2023 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out coring investigation works to assess the condition of A985 Admiralty Roundabout, commencing on the night of Monday 6 November. To allow these works to be carried out safely, it is necessary to close the roundabout overnight … Read Full Article

Works start on Thursday 26 October Overnight closures between 8pm and 6am   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential drainage investigation works on the A86 Trunk Road at Auchmore, between Newtonmore and Laggan,  with works set to get underway on Thursday 26 October. The project is scheduled to take … Read Full Article

Carriageway Road Marking Refresh to start on Monday 6 November for 10 Weeks Lane Closures with 10mph Convoy & Two Way Traffic Lights   Essential overnight road marking improvements on the A9 single carriageway and dual carriageway between Pitlochry and Killiecrankie will get underway on Monday night 6 November for 10 weeks. The Road Marking … Read Full Article

  Works start Monday 30 October 2023.   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, is set to start speed limit reduction works on the A9 at Golspie on Monday 30 October which will last for approximately three weeks.   The works will take place on Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, with … Read Full Article

Diversion via Clackmannanshire Bridge from 20:00 on Friday 27 October to 06:00 on Monday 30 October 2023 The project to replace an 80-metre section of the Kincardine Bridge is set to take a major step forward on the weekend of 27-30 October, with the connection of the temporary bridge that will carry traffic during the … Read Full Article

One lane of the northbound A1 dual carriageway near Innerwick has been temporarily closed after inspectors from Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland identified an area of failing concrete. The area has previously been patched but now requires more extensive repairs. The works are being scheduled as soon as practical, however the lane closure is … Read Full Article

In the third quarter of 2023 BEAR Scotland has delivered over £20 million in improvements and maintenance across the South East trunk road network on behalf of our client Transport Scotland. Resurfacing projects worth a total of £6.4 million have improved surface quality and overall safety for motorists at locations throughout the network. This included … Read Full Article

Fleet of 47 winter vehicles set to keep South East trunk roads safe 35,000 tonnes of salt ready to be spread across South East Scotland BEAR Scotland and its popular team of gritters are geared up and ready to tackle winter conditions in the South East of Scotland as temperatures decline. A fleet of 47 … Read Full Article

Overnight road closure with diversion Monday 6 November, 7pm to 7am. 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 on Monday 6 November 2023, the project will enhance road safety, as well as providing a better driving experience. To facilitate … Read Full Article

Views sought to inform potential pedestrian safety improvements on A7 corridor A public consultation is being launched by Transport Scotland and its operating company in South East Scotland, BEAR Scotland, to gather insights from those who live in Selkirk or visit the town for work or leisure about their experiences of using the A7 in … Read Full Article