North West

Storm Gerrit is causing severe disruption on the trunk road network across Scotland, particularly in the North West. BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company for the North West, is working with partners to keep roads open where possible, with teams out across the country clearing snow, fallen trees, and other debris. Disruption is … Continued

Heavy and persistent rainfall forecast throughout Saturday and overnight into Sunday, increasing hillside saturation levels.  Old Military Road local diversion to be implemented as a safety precaution from 3pm this afternoon and will continue in operation until Sunday morning.  Hillside conditions and forecast weather will inform the re-opening decision for A83 at the Rest on … Continued

Further to updated forecast indicating reduced rainfall on Friday, traffic at the Rest and Be Thankful will remain on the A83 overnight on Friday 22 December A further update will be provided on Saturday morning following review of forecast and hillside saturation. Road users should however be aware that the current expectation is that A83 … Continued

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, has completed the construction of a cantilevered walkway to the east side of the A828 Connel Bridge. The walkway will maintain access for non-motorised users whilst bridge deck replacement works are undertaken next year. The £1.9 Million project to install the walkway began in January 2023. The cantilevered … Continued

• Current forecast for Friday and Saturday indicates heavy persistent rainfall with corresponding increase in hillside saturation levels.• As a precaution, A83 traffic will therefore be diverted onto the Old Military Road from 6pm on Friday 22 December. • Given the increase in hillside saturation levels it is then expected that the Old Military Road … Continued

· Works start Monday 18 December 2023 for seven weeks. BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, are to start £240k worth of road safety improvements on the A9 Trunk Road near Milton of Leys, south of Inverness. The works will bring traffic signs and road safety barriers up to modern highway standards, making … Continued

Series of short full road closures on 14 December.  On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland is carrying out essential hydraulic works on the A82, at the historic Fort Augustus Swing Bridge, replacing the hydraulic rams which open and close the bridge. The site works will take place on Thursday 14 December, beginning at 09.15am … Continued

Two-way traffic lights with convoy   Essential road marking and road stud improvements on the A9 single carriageway between the Drumochter Duals and the Killiecrankie Duals are underway. The project involves removing and replacing all of the white lines and studs for a total of 26km of the A9 single carriageway between the Drumochter Dual … Continued

Urgent Repair Work to start before Christmas BEAR Scotland, Trunk Road operator working on behalf of Transport Scotland, are continuing with work this week at Aray Bridge on the A83 immediately north of Inveraray. The historic double masonry arch bridge experienced a huge flow of water from the River Aray on the 7 and 8 … Continued

Media update: Due to severe weather forecast the A830 works at Corpach High Street have been cancelled tonight. New dates below.  Works postponed on Tuesday 6 February and will resume on Wednesday 7 February Essential surfacing improvements began on the A830 at Corpach High Street on Monday 15 January 2024. The project will see 500m of road … Continued

Update – due to weather conditions, these works are now due to be complete by Wednesday 13 December 2023. Daytime works began on Monday 4 Dec Northbound lane restrictions 7am – 3:30pm The final phase of active travel and road safety improvements on the A9 between the Kessock Bridge and North Kessock Junction commenced on … Continued

A83 North of Erines 10 December A83 South of West Tarbert 11 & 12 December BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking improvements worth £350,000 at two locations on the A83 near Tarbert. The locations are immediately north of Erines and immediately south of West Tarbert. The works are being undertaken overnight 7pm … Continued