September 19, 2023

SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR A82 SOUTH OF SPEAN BRIDGE

Works to begin on Monday 25 September for ten days. Convoy in place.   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland is set to embark on vital surfacing improvements along the A82 South of Spean Bridge, with work scheduled to commence on Monday 25 September. The project will enhance sections of the A82 South of … Continued

September 15, 2023

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND’S 20MPH SPEED LIMIT INITIATIVE: ENHANCING SAFETY IN HIGHLAND COMMUNITIES

Transport Scotland and BEAR Scotland project prioritises active travel and road safety Works begin 18 September   Starting on 18 September, BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, will begin a crucial project to introduce 20mph speed limits in towns and villages along the North West’s trunk road network. This will involve the installation of new … Continued

September 13, 2023

RESURFACING PLANNED FOR A87 IN SKYE

Update: There has been an update to the dates of resurfacing improvements and closures on the A87. Due to works taking less time than anticipated work at A87 North of Sligachan/Caiplach which finish tomorrow morning (25.10.23) causing the remaining programme of works to be moved forward a day.   Road closures from 18 September BEAR … Continued

September 12, 2023

SAFETY IMPROVEMENT WORKS ANNOUNCED FOR A82 EAST OF ONICH

  Works start Monday 18 September 2023 for three weeks.   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, will start £60k worth of vital drainage improvements on the A82 east of Onich village on 18 September. The project will span three weeks, running from Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, with no work on … Continued

September 11, 2023

A9 NEWTONMORE/RALIA JUNCTION CARRIAGEWAY IMPROVEMENTS 

  Carriageway works to start on Monday 18 September for nine nights Convoy with traffic lights and B9150 road closure with diversion   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, is set to start essential road improvement works on the A9 single carriageway at the B9150 Newtonmore/Ralia Junction south of Kingussie, beginning on the … Continued

September 1, 2023

A9 DALSHAIN DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

  Commencing 4 September for two weeks   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, is set to start drainage improvement works, enhancing the A9 just south of Pitlochry. This project will span two weeks from Monday 4 September and will be carried out from 9.30am to 4pm The project’s focus is the repair … Continued

August 31, 2023

OVERNIGHT ROADWORKS: A86 NEAR KINGUSSIE

Overnight road closure with amnesties from Wednesday 13 September   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is carrying out overnight resurfacing work for the A86 just outside Kingussie, heading west towards Newtonmore, from Wednesday 13 September. The work will take place over three nights: Wednesday 13 September, Thursday 14 September and Sunday 17 September. The … Continued

August 30, 2023

IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE A9 TRINAFOUR

  Works begin Sunday 3 September for ten nights 24-hour lane closures and night time convoy   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, is set to start essential road improvement works on the A9 northbound dual carriageway near Trinafour, south of Drumochter Pass, beginning on the night of Sunday 3 September 2023 and … Continued

August 18, 2023

IMPROVEMENTS FOR A82 AT STUCKGOWAN

  Roadworks scheduled 20-25 August   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to undertake improvements on the A82 at Stuckgowan, situated between Luss and Tarbet. These drainage and road resurfacing works, costing £110,000, will commence on Sunday 20 August and extend over five nights, from 7pm to 5am. All scheduled work is … Continued

August 16, 2023

A889 SET FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

  Carriageway resurfacing works to start on Sunday 20 August for 18 nights   Traffic Management: 1. A889 Sgriob Ruadh – Convoy with two-way lights 2. A889 South of Allt Breakachy Bridge – Road closure with diversion     BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, is set to start essential road improvement works … Continued

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