August 10, 2023

2 MILLION INVESTMENT FOR THE A82 ACHINTORE ROAD

UPDATE: There has been an update to the dates of resurfacing improvements and closures on the A82 Achintore Road. Due to the recent inclement weather and poor forecast this week, the works will be completed one week later than planned, by 6am on Saturday 11 November.  New dates are highlighted in red below.   Road closure … Continued

August 9, 2023

A85 CONNEL TO ACHNACLOICH PHASE 2: ENHANCING ROAD SAFETY AND VERGE PROTECTION

  Temporary speed limit, eastbound lane closure and temporary traffic signals Monday 14 August-Friday 22 September   From Monday 14 August until Friday 22 September, BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, is embarking on the second phase of vital safety improvements on the A85. These improvements will focus on safeguarding motorists against potential … Continued

August 3, 2023

RESURFACING ON THE A87 WEST OF CLUANIE INN

  Lane closures Tuesday 5 September- Friday 8 September, 7am to 7pm   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out four nights of resurfacing improvements on the A87 west of Cluanie Inn, from Tuesday 5 September 2023.   The project will see 450m of road resurfaced, providing a smoother and safer … Continued

July 27, 2023

RESURFACING THE A9 NORTH OF HILLICLAY

  Works begin Monday 7 August for nine days Lane closure with 10mph convoy 7am-7pm   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, will be resurfacing the A9 south of Thurso (north of Hilliclay) from Monday 7 August.   The £384,000 investment will see a 1640m stretch of road resurfaced, replacing the worn out … Continued

July 27, 2023

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS FOR A9 GLENMORANGIE

  Lane closure with 10mph convoy on Sunday 6 August   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out road surface improvements worth £43,000 on the A9 at Glenmorangie, just south of Dornoch Bridge, on Sunday 6 August.   For the safety of the workforce and road users, there will be two-way … Continued

July 25, 2023

UPDATE: RESURFACING THE A9 AT SKIACH SERVICES

  Works at Skiach Services (B9176) junction will restart on Monday 7 August for nine nights.  A9 closure with signed alternative routes.   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, will be restarting road improvements on the A9 at Skiach Services on Monday 7 August.   The project was due to be completed by Tuesday 18 … Continued

July 24, 2023

RESURFACING ON THE A92 DUNDEE TO ARBROATH

  Works begin on Sunday 30 July for three weeks.   Lane closures with 10mph speed limit 7pm-7am   BEAR Scotland Ltd, working on behalf of Claymore Roads,  is scheduled to complete resurfacing works on five sections of the A92 between Dundee and Arbroath, from Sunday 30 July to Friday 18 August.   The works … Continued

July 21, 2023

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE A83 NEAR CLACHAN

· Road improvements to be completed by 5am on Friday 1 September.   Overnight road closure 7.30pm to 5am.   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland have been carrying out road surface improvements worth £1.2m on two sections of the A83 close to the village of Clachan in Kintyre this month.   The works … Continued

July 21, 2023

UPDATE: ACTIVE TRAVEL IMPROVEMENTS A9 NORTH KESSOCK

  Works to begin Sunday 30 July Northbound lane restrictions 7pm-6am   The next phase of active travel and road safety improvements on the A9 between the Kessock Bridge and North Kessock Junction are set to get underway from Sunday 30 July. The project will see BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, widening and improving … Continued

July 13, 2023

INVESTING IN NORTH WEST ROADS: APRIL-JUNE PROGRESS

From April to June over £16.5M has been invested in the North West trunk road network on behalf of Transport Scotland, with schemes being promoted across the Planned and Routine Maintenance, Minor Improvements, Bridges, Active Travel & Road Safety Teams. With the better weather and successful completion of winter service, good progress has been made … Continued

July 6, 2023

UPDATE: RESURFACING THE A9 AT SKIACH SERVICES

  The works at Skiach Services (B9176) junction have been extended. They will now finish by 6am Monday 10 July. Junction closure with signed alternative routes. The second part of the scheme at the A9 Skiach Services will now commence on Monday 10 July and will be completed by 6am Wednesday 19 July. A9 closure … Continued

July 6, 2023

OVERNIGHT RESURFACING FOR THE A87 KYLEAKIN ROUNDABOUT

  Five nights of closures for the Skye Bridge from Monday 23 October, 8pm to 6am Amnesties in place to allow vehicles to cross safely   Bear Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, will begin essential road surface improvements on the A87 Kyleakin Roundabout, west of Skye Bridge on Monday 23 October 2023.   To allow … Continued