North West

In April and May around £10m has been invested in the North West Trunk Road network, with a further £7m due to be spent in June. BEAR has delivered a variety of resurfacing, road safety and maintenance schemes on behalf of Transport Scotland. Over 54 resurfacing projects have been undertaken, including major projects on the … Continued

In the first half of 2022 BEAR Scotland has donated over £13,000 to several different charities and causes. Some recent fundraising and charity support initiatives include: In May employees took part in our shareholder, Eurovia’s ‘Steps to Health’ challenge, covering a total 1,976 miles between them and raising £1,000 for our staff nominated charity partner … Continued

Works begin Tuesday 5 July for ten nights   A section of the A83 at Succoth is to benefit from an improved road surface with work set to get underway from Tuesday 5 July. The improvements will see 880 metres of the A83 near Arrochar resurfaced, creating a smoother and safer section of road for … Continued

ADDITIONAL DAYTIME WORKS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE A82 SOUTH OF SPEAN BRIDGE   Please be advised that for operational reasons, additional daytime works now required for the surfacing improvements planned for the A82 south of Spean Bridge. The project started on Friday 1 July and was expected to be complete by Thursday … Continued

Up to 100 job opportunities across Scotland   BEAR Scotland is bolstering its workforce in communities across Scotland, recruiting for up to 100 roles at all levels and departments in the business, seeking talent from entry-level roadworkers and engineering apprentices to senior civil engineers. The leading trunk road operating company has recently augmented its track … Continued

Works start Monday 27 June for 10 days   A new road safety project on the A85 at Stonefield Rail Bridge in Connel is now underway and is scheduled to take place over 10 days. The £30,000 project will involve teams upgrading safety barriers adjacent to the trunk road and is part of the continuing … Continued

Project to begin from Wednesday 29 June for ten nights Overnight road closures in place for safety, 8pm to 5am   A section of the A83 at Brenfield Bay is set to benefit from an improved road surface with work set to get underway on Wednesday 29 June. The £260,000 investment from Transport Scotland will … Continued

Project to begin on Sunday 26 June for five nights Overnight road closures in place for safety between 8pm and 6am Amnesties provided at 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, midnight, 2am and 4am     Surfacing improvements covering two locations on the A835 between Rogie and north of Tarvie Café are set to get underway from 8pm … Continued

Works are programmed to start on Monday 20 June for five days   An essential bridge maintenance project on the A82 Drumnadrochit Bridge is set to get underway from Monday 20 June. The project will involve teams repointing the masonry on the bridge, which carries the A82 over the River Enrick, ensuring the bridge remains … Continued

ADDITIONAL OVERNIGHT CLOSURES REQUIRED TO COMPLETE SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE A85 AT LIX TOLL   Please be advised that due to inclement weather, additional overnight road closures are required for the ongoing resurfacing works on the A85 at Lix Toll. The project was due to be completed by 5am on Tuesday 5 July; however, additional … Continued

Project to continue for five days     Surfacing improvements on the A887 near Dundreggan Estate are underway. The programme of improvements will see over 600 metres of the A887 resurfaced, promoting better ride comfort and safer journeys for road users. The project got underway today (Tuesday 14 June) and will continue over five days, … Continued

Project to begin on Wednesday 15 June over four days   Motorists using the A9 south of Helmsdale are set to benefit from an improved road surface, with works due to get underway on Wednesday 15 June. The programme of improvements will see over 1km of the A9 resurfaced, creating a smoother and safer journey … Continued