North West

Road, foot path and cycle path reopens following emergency rock face works A section of the A828 between Ledaig and Benderloch has been reopened under traffic signal control after BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, have completed emergency safety works. Safety concerns were raised after monitoring of the site identified a 25 Tonne area of rock that had cracked and posed a threat … Continued

Works start at 8pm on Friday 15 November Road, foot path and cycle path closed over the weekend Diversion in place via the A85 from Connell to Tyndrum and the A82 through Glencoe to Ballachulish BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, will begin emergency works on the A828 between Ledaig and Benderloch, approximately … Continued

Updated on 22 November 2024 – Storm Bert has delayed these works and will now take place on Tuesday 26 November. New dates below.  Works begin Tuesday 26 November at 8pm Overnight road closure with diversion and timed access BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to undertake road surface improvements on … Continued

One day starting Monday 11 November Four-way temporary traffic lights   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A82 south of Drumnadrochit at the junction with East and West Lewiston. These investigation works will take place for one day on Monday 11 November between … Continued

The wall repair is due to be undertaken from Monday 11 to Wednesday 13 November Two-way temporary traffic lights between 8am and 4pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential repairs on a section of the Millennium Wall at Tarbert Road, South of Ardrishaig on the A83, with works planned … Continued

Munlochy Animal Aid has received a £750 funding boost from BEAR Scotland to continue their efforts to rescue and rehome animals from across the Highlands. BEAR Scotland manage and maintain the trunk road network on behalf of Transport Scotland in the North West, covering the A9 and A835 which run through the area the charity … Continued

Updated on 18 November 2024: Due to low temperatures, works on the A9 at Drumochter have been cancelled this week. Works will resume on Sunday 24 November if conditions allow.  Overnight carriageway improvement works start on Sunday 10 November Night time temporary traffic lights with convoy BEAR Scotland, the North West trunk road operating company working … Continued

Updated 22 November 2024 – Due to a poor weather forecast works on the A828 Kentallan, South of Ballachulish will be delayed by two days. New date below. Works take place on Thursday 14 and Tuesday 26 November Road closure with amnesties in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are due to carry … Continued

• Works begin on Wednesday 6 November • Overnight road closure with timed access until morning of Thursday 14 November   Road users travelling on the A828 south of Appin will benefit from an improved road surface as resurfacing works set to be carried out later this month by BEAR Scotland, operating on behalf of … Continued

Updated 31 October 2024 – Due to changes in the programme, resurfacing on the A85 East of Lochawe will now commence on Sunday 24 November and will be completed by Monday 2 December.    Works begin on Sunday 24 November Overnight road closure with timed access   Road users travelling on the A85 east of … Continued

BEAR Scotland donated over £35k to good causes around Scotland in July, August and September 2024. We are committed to giving back to the communities in which we operate. Cash for Kids Over £25k of this impressive total went to BEAR’s long-term charity partner, Cash for Kids thanks to BEAR’s Annual Charity Golf Day that … Continued

BEAR Scotland is passionate about supporting the pipeline of talent into the transport and civil engineering industry. As well as a comprehensive STEM schools education programme, we have strong links with a number of universities. We work with the likes of Edinburgh Napier, Heriot Watt, Edinburgh, Strathclyde, Abertay and Dundee on various initiatives to engage … Continued