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Updated 2 April 2025: Due to changes to the programme of works, overnight surfacing on the A87 Broadford are now expected to be completed by the morning of Friday 4 April. Please see new date below.   Works begin on Monday 24 March 2025   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to … Read Full Article

Project begins on Monday 3 March   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to start works to remove loose rock and debris from the rockslopes alongside the A85 west of Lochawe from Monday 3 March. Works will be carried out between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Sunday, and are due to be … Read Full Article

Project begins on Monday 24 February   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to start works to remove loose rock and debris from the rockslopes alongside the A82 north of Corran from Monday 24 Feburary. Works will be carried out between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Sunday, and are due to be … Read Full Article

Project begins on Monday 24 February   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to start works to remove loose rock and debris from the rockslopes alongside the A830 at two locations east of Ranochan from Monday 24 Feburary. Works will be carried out between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Sunday, and are … Read Full Article

Occasional temporary traffic lights for six weeks, commencing 3 March 2025 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is set to install a new shared path for pedestrians and cyclists alongside the A6091, near the junction with High Road in Melrose. The works are programmed to take place over six weeks, beginning on Monday 3 March … Read Full Article

Updated 12 March 2025: Please note a change to the amnesty periods planned for these works to better suit public transport and deliver the works safely. These changes will follow previous arrangements for working in this area.    Seven nights of road closures starting Wednesday 19 March 2025   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport … Read Full Article

Hard shoulder closure for seven weeks, commencing 3 March 2025 Trunk road operating company BEAR Scotland is to replace approximately 1,000 metres of boundary fence on the southbound M9 between Junctions 5 and 4 near Grangemouth and Polmont, in an investment by Transport Scotland worth £75,000. Fencing replacement work will begin on Monday 3 March … Read Full Article

Updated 8 April 2025: Operators will return to complete the road markings on the A85 between Loch Iubhair and Port Nellan on Friday 11 April. Please see new end date below.   Carriageway improvements start on Monday 10 March Daytime temporary traffic lights with convoy   BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is … Read Full Article

Two weeks of overnight lane closures starting Monday 24 February 2025 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage works on the M8 between Junction 5 and 4A Eastbound for ten nights. The works, which will repair and improve existing drainage in the area, will commence on Monday 24 … Read Full Article

Updated 24 February 2025: Due to heavy showers and high winds, works at A887 West of Dundreggan haven’t been able to go ahead today as planned and will start on Tuesday 25 February at 9am. Please see new date below.   Works begin on Tuesday 25 February Daytime road closure in place for five days … Read Full Article

Lane closures from Monday 17 February for two weeks Central reserve safety barrier replacement works are planned for the A9 at Luncarty and will take place from Monday 17 February for 2 weeks. To enable these works and to protect road users and workers, the A9 will be subject single lane closures in both directions … Read Full Article

Updated 20 March 2025: Due to contractor availability, the programme of works on the A82 between Tarbet and Stoneymollan Roundabout has changed and resurfacing at Tarbet South will be rescheduled for a later date. Please see new information below in red.   Overnight resurfacing works beginning in five locations Overnight drainage works beginning in two … Read Full Article