North West

Drainage repair works to start on Monday 12 August for up to six weeks Night time lane closure on southbound carriageway BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to start essential drainage repair works on the A9 southbound dual carriageway located at Drumochter just south of Dalnaspidal. Works begin at 7pm on … Continued

UPDATE: Drainage improvements on the A85 at Bridge of Awe will now begin on Monday 19 August. Drainage improvement works planned for 10 days starting from Monday 19 August Two-way temporary traffic lights in place during working hours   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage improvement works … Continued

Update: Drainage improvements on the A9 South of Ballinluig will now start on Wednesday 7 August. The end date is unaffected. See updated details below in red.   Drainage works planned for 13 nights starting Wednesday 7 August Temporary traffic lights in place during working hours     BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, … Continued

Befrienders Highland have received a £750 donation from BEAR Scotland to help them continue their fantastic work in tackling loneliness in isolated groups throughout the Highlands. BEAR Scotland manage and maintain the trunk road network on behalf of Transport Scotland in the North West, covering the majority of the area where the charity operates. Befrienders … Continued

Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, works on the A83 North of Campbeltown will now be completed by 5am on Thursday 29 August.   Overnight road closure and timed access Monday 29 July to morning of Thursday 29 August   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to undertake essential road surface enhancements at four … Continued

UPDATE: Phase two of dual carriageway improvements for the A9 are now set to get underway from Tuesday 10 September, a day earlier than planned. Phase two of A9 carriageway improvements start Tuesday 10 September 24 hour lane closures with night time convoy BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to start … Continued

UPDATE: The footway and bus stop improvements on the A85 at St Fillans will now begin on Monday 12 August. Bus stop and footway improvements planned for 25 days starting Monday 12 August Two-way temporary traffic lights between 9:30am and 4:30pm   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential … Continued

Drainage improvements works are planned for 10 days starting Monday 5 August Temporary three-way traffic lights between 9:30am and 3:30pm   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage improvement works on the A84 at Kilmahog, with works planned to commence Monday 5 August.   These drainage improvement works will … Continued

Drainage works planned for five days starting Monday 29 July Temporary traffic lights between 8:30am and 4:30pm   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage construction works on the A83 between Arrochar and Tarbet from Monday 29 July. These drainage construction works will continue for five days between … Continued

Update: Due to the recent bad weather, works on the A86 West of Newtonmore will now be completed by 6am on Saturday 14 September. 24 hour a day works began on Monday 19 August. 24 hour road closure in place for safety, Monday 19 August to 6am on Saturday 14 September Road users travelling on … Continued

Between April and June 2024, Transport Scotland invested a total of £19.1million on the North West trunk road network. A range of planned works, routine maintenance, bridge and road improvements have been carried out throughout the second quarter of the year. New surface for A82 Tomnahurich swing bridge In June, the deck waterproofing and surfacing … Continued

Works begin on Thursday 15 August until Tuesday 20 August. Lane closures in place for safety from 7am until 7pm. Road users using the A86 between Roybridge and Spean Bridge will benefit from an improved road surface as resurfacing works are set to be carried out later this month by BEAR Scotland on behalf of … Continued