North West

Night time road closures in place on Saturday 1, 8 & 15 of February   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out controlled boulder removal works on the A82 at Grotaig, Loch Ness across three consecutive Saturday nights; 1, 8 & 15 February 2025.   For the safety of road … Continued

During the winter months, our teams encountered various weather-related challenges. The harsh winter conditions brought unique obstacles for planned works, routine maintenance, bridge and road upgrades, and cyclic tasks. Despite this, Transport Scotland invested £22.6 million in improving the North West trunk road network throughout October, November, and December. There was little sign of slowing … Continued

BEAR Scotland have undertaken a project to replant native trees in two locations along the A9. The project follows an extensive tree felling exercise undertaken to remove trees affected by ash dieback, a serious fungal disease that threatens the health and safety of Scotland’s woodlands. The replanting initiative on the A9 near Bankfoot and south … Continued

Updated 19 February 2025: Due to poor weather conditions, works on the A82 North of Drumnadrochit will not go ahead tonight, Wednesday 19 February. Works began on Thursday 6 February Road Closure with amnesties On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential surfacing improvements on the A82 just North of Drumnadrochit … Continued

Rockslope Stabilisation Works, Starting Monday 27 January 2025, for up to 14 weeks Continuous traffic lights with a 30mph speed restriction 10 minute periods of all red traffics will take place during critical periods BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out Rockslope Stabilisation Works on the A828 between Ledaig and Benderloch. … Continued

Updated 10 February 2025: Due a poor weather forecast, improvements on the A9 north of Pitlochry are cancelled tonight and are now due to be completed on the morning of Friday 14 February. Please see new dates below. Works start on Wednesday 29 January Temporary traffic lights with convoy BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of … Continued

Daytime works to take place from Monday 3 to Friday 14 February Two-way temporary traffic light system in place for 10 days BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage improvement works on the A82 at Shorelands Lodges, North of Fort Augustus. These works will take place over 10 … Continued

Updated 13 March 2025: Due to supplier issues, overnight surfacing improvements on the A9 South of Drumochter will not go ahead on Sunday 16 March. Works will resume on Monday 17 March and are now due to be completed by the morning of Tuesday 1 April. Please see new end date in red below.   … Continued

Works to restart Monday 13 January for three weeks Two-way traffic lights with convoy   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, will undertake essential road marking and road stud improvements on the A9 single carriageway between Newtonmore and Kincraig.   This work will complete a project started last summer, to remove and replace all white … Continued

Updated 3 February 2025: Due to forecast for poor weather, works on the A828 north of Appin will not go ahead tonight, Monday 3 February. Works will resume on Tuesday 4 February, weather permitting. Please see new end date in red below. Works begin on Sunday 19 January Overnight road closure with timed access BEAR … Continued

Site surveys started in November 2024 Bridge tower strengthening works between January and October 2025 Single footway/cycle path closure with diversion for pedestrians and cyclists Intermittent overnight lane closures Thanks to a £2 million investment from Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland is undertaking essential safety improvements on Kessock Bridge on the A9 which crosses the Beauly … Continued

Updated 22 January 2025: The single night of convoy will now take place tonight, Wednesday 22 January. Please see new date below.   Works take place from Monday 20 January to Friday 7 February Single lane traffic with two-way temporary traffic lights   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland are set to carry out … Continued