North West

Works to begin from Monday 9 May over four nights   Two sections of the A83 in Lochgilphead are set to benefit from an improved road surface with overnight works to begin from Monday 9 May at 7pm. The project will see the A83 at Colchester Square Roundabout and Corran Roundabout resurfaced, improving the condition … Continued

Friday 13 May   ADDITIONAL OVERNIGHT CLOSURE REQUIRED ON SUNDAY 15 MAY TO COMPLETE SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON A87 WEST OF LOCH CLUANIE     Please be advised that inclement weather has impacted the A87 resurfacing works currently underway west of Loch Cluanie. The project was due to be completed yesterday morning, Thursday 12 May; however, … Continued

Works to begin from Monday 25 April for two days   A section of the A85 west of Methven is to benefit from an improved road surface with work set to get underway on Monday 25 April. The works are programmed to take place over two days, from 7am to 7pm each day, with all … Continued

A new road safety project on the A828 through Benderloch is set to get underway from Saturday 23 April. The project will involve teams widening the footway near Lochnell Primary School as well as installing new road signs that have been designed by pupils from the school. The project will provide safer pedestrian facilities through … Continued

Works to begin from Monday 25 April over five days   Motorists using the A85 west of Tyndrum are to benefit from surfacing improvements with works set to begin from Monday 25 April at 7am. The works are programmed to take place over five days at two locations between Monday 25 April and Friday 29 … Continued

Dayshift and nightshift works planned between Monday 18th April and Friday 22nd April Motorists using the A85 west of Comrie are set to benefit from drainage improvements with £30,000 worth of upgrades due to begin on Monday 18 April. The project will involve teams upgrading the existing drainage system as well as replacing an existing … Continued

Works to begin from Thursday 14 April over four nights   A surfacing project covering three locations on the A84 trunk road between Stirling and Strathyre is set to begin from Thursday 14 April at 7pm. Works in proximity to Black Dub Farm and to the north of Creag Chrom are programmed to take place … Continued

Project to begin on Monday 11 April for twelve days   A section of the A9 south of Daviot is to benefit from an improved road surface with work set to get underway from Monday 11 April. The improvements will see over 600m of the A9 resurfaced, creating a smoother and safer road for road … Continued

FURTHER OVERNIGHT CLOSURE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON A83 NORTH OF BELLOCHANTUY   Please be advised that due to operational reasons, the ongoing A83 resurfacing works north of Bellochantuy will require a further overnight closure on Sunday 8 May. The project was due to be completed this morning, Friday 6 May; however, an additional … Continued

BEAR Scotland, one of the Scotland’s leading road maintenance companies, will continue to manage and maintain trunk roads across the North West of Scotland after being named as the Preferred Bidder of Transport Scotland’s new Network Management Contract. This means BEAR Scotland retains responsibility for over 1,422km of trunk roads across the North West of … Continued

BEAR Scotland showed support towards Scottish Apprenticeship Week which took place mid-March. The week long campaign aims to celebrate and encourage people to consider an apprenticeship as a valuable route to a successful career.  

Works start on Tuesday 5 April for two nights   Motorists using the A9 in proximity to the Inshes and Bogbain Junction are set to benefit from drainage improvements worth £10,000, with works set to get underway on Tuesday 5 April. The works are programmed to take place over two nights, between 8pm and 6am … Continued