North West

Updated 20 February 2025: Due to delays caused by recent weather conditions, overnight surfacing on the A85 Dunollie Road will now take place from Wednesday 19 March. Please see new dates in red below. Works begin on Wednesday 19 March Overnight road closure in place   Road users travelling on the A85 will benefit from … Continued

Updated 10 December 2024: Due to unforeseen circumstances, drainage investigations on the A9 between Longman Roundabout and Raigmore Interchange have now been cancelled. New dates will be shared once the works have been rescheduled. Six nights starting Tuesday 10 December Lane closures BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential … Continued

Updated 4 December 2024: Due to low temperatures, works on the A9 south of Alness were unable to be completed by 6am this morning (Wednesday 4 December) as planned. If weather conditions allow, works will continue tonight and be completed by 6am tomorrow morning (Thursday 5 December).    Resurfacing started on Wednesday 6 November Full … Continued

Earlier this year, we challenged primary school children across the North West of Scotland to come up with names for our new fleet of gritters. Competition was tough with over 800 schools being invited to enter the competition, but we managed to pick worthy winners. Fraser (6) and Amy (6), pupils from Luncarty Primary School, … Continued

Urgent carriageway repairs between Bankfoot and Birnam 24-hour lane closure in place from Wednesday 27 November   BEAR Scotland, the operating company working on behalf of Transport Scotland, are undertaking emergency carriageway repair works on the A9 northbound carriageway between Bankfoot and Birnam, requiring a 24-hour lane closure from Wednesday 27 November. Works are anticipated … Continued

Additional resources in place to address any issues 24/7 control rooms monitoring conditions The second named storm of winter is on its way with Amber weather warnings in place across Scotland. BEAR Scotland, which looks after the trunk roads in North West and South East of Scotland, is primed to tackle whatever weather conditions Storm … Continued

A83 traffic to be rerouted onto Old Military Road from 2pm on Saturday 23 November Due to the arrival of Storm Bert and forecast for heavy snow followed by rain and snow melt on Saturday, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road as a precaution from mid-afternoon on Saturday 23 November to allow … Continued

Updated 22 January 2025: Due to operational availability, drainage improvements on the A9 Killiecrankie will now start on Monday 3 February. Please see new dates below. Drainage improvement works starting Monday 3 February Two-way temporary traffic lights BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential filter drain improvement works on … Continued

Updated 11 December 2024: Due to low temperatures, surfacing works on the A85 Kilmaronaig will now be completed on Thursday 12 December. See new date below.   Works begin on Thursday 28 November   Motorists using the A85 will benefit from an improved road surface as resurfacing works are set to be carried out next … Continued

BEAR Scotland, working in partnership with Jacobs and Geo-Rope, successfully carried out emergency repairs and geotechnical assessments on a deteriorating rock face along the A828 trunk road between Ledaig and Benderloch. The emergency works, carried out on behalf of Transport Scotland, were completed promptly, ensuring the safety of road users, pedestrians, and cyclists. Following a … Continued

UPDATED on 22 November 2024: Storm Bert has delayed these works and will now take place in the 2025.  Works to begin on Tuesday 26 November Road closure with amnesties On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out a second phase of essential surfacing improvements on the A82 just north of Drumnadrochit … Continued

Updated 17 December 2024: Due to low temperatures, works on the A83 between Ardgartan and Honeymoon Bridge have been paused and will resume on Tuesday 14 January 2025. Works begin Monday 2 December at 8pm Overnight road closure with diversion and timed access   BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to … Continued