September 17, 2024

ROAD USERS RETURN TO A83 REST AND BE THANKFUL

Traffic returned to the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful under convoy around 3:30pm on Tuesday 17 September   Following a hillside inspection and safety review this morning, traffic has now returned to the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful under convoy control.   Around 500 tonnes of material was contained by the … Continued

September 17, 2024

CARRIAGEWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON A889 NORTH OF DALWHINNIE

Carriageway works start on Sunday 29 September for one night Traffic lights with convoy in place   BEAR Scotland operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential road improvement works on the A889 just north of Dalwhinnie, from 7pm on Sunday 29 September for one night.   The works will see … Continued

September 15, 2024

A83 REOPENS VIA OLD MILITARY ROAD FOLLOWING 500-TONNE LANDSLIDE

The A83 at the Rest and be Thankful reopened at 11:00am this morning via the Old Military Road short local diversion, following a safety review by BEAR Scotland. The A83 had been closed due to hillside concerns, with rainfall overnight triggering a 500-tonne landslide. Geotechnical engineers have now assessed the situation and reported that the … Continued

September 15, 2024

A83 CLOSED DUE TO HILLSIDE CONCERNS

The A83 has been closed this morning due to hillside concerns. Rainfall overnight has triggered a debris slide, which is ongoing. Geotechnical engineers are monitoring the situation as it develops. As an immediate safety precaution, traffic has been moved to the diversion route via the A83/A82/A85 and A819 until the situation has stabilised and been … Continued

September 13, 2024

ESSENTIAL SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED IN TWO LOCATIONS ON A835

Updated 31 October 2024: Due to changes in the programme of works, the second phase of these works on the A835 at Inverlael Farm are now due to start on Tuesday 26 November. Please see new dates below in red. Works to begin on Tuesday 1 October Lane closure with 10mph convoy BEAR Scotland, working … Continued

September 13, 2024

OVERNIGHT RESURFACING AT A83 NORTH OF TARBERT

• Resurfacing improvements start Sunday 29 September until the morning of Tuesday 22 October • Overnight road closure with timed access 7pm to 5am BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are carrying out overnight road enhancements on the A83 north of Tarbert at Stonefield from Sunday 29 September until the morning of Tuesday 22 … Continued

September 13, 2024

WORKS PLANNED ON THE A9 BETWEEN BLAIR ATHOLL AND DALWHINNIE POSTPONED

Update: Works on the A9 between Blair Atholl and Dalwhinnie have been postponed. New dates will be communicated in due course. Resurfacing and road marking improvements from Sunday 22 September to Wednesday 2 October Convoy systems in place for safety   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland are set to carry out resurfacing and … Continued

September 10, 2024

ESSENTIAL WORKS ON A9 RIVER BRAAN BRIDGE NEAR DUNKELD

Investigation works planned for the night of Monday 23 September 2024 A lane closure and temporary traffic lights will be in place from 19:00 – 07:00   BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out essential investigation works to inform future repairs on the A9 River Braan bridge, immediately north of Dunkeld. … Continued

September 10, 2024

DAYTIME ESSENTIAL SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED ON THE A82 SOUTH OF GLENCOE VILLAGE

Works begin on Monday 16 September for four days Temporary traffic lights and convoy in place  Motorist using the A82 will benefit from an improved road surface as resurfacing works set to be carried out later this month south of Glencoe Village. The resurfacing improvements will involve resurfacing 200m of road to make it more … Continued

September 10, 2024

ESSENTIAL SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED IN TWO LOCATIONS ON THE A830

Update: Due to a quarry breakdown, the works at A830 East of Beasdale will not take place today, Friday 27 September, and works will resume for completion on Monday 30 September. New dates below. Daytime lane closures East of Beasdale started Wednesday 25 September for three days Overnight road closures East of A861 Junction beginning … Continued

September 10, 2024

DAYTIME RESURFACING PLANNED ON THE A82 IN ONICH

Works begin on Friday 20 September for one day Temporary traffic lights and convoy in place   Road users travelling on the A82 will benefit from an improved road surface as resurfacing works are set to be carried out later this month in Onich.   The road improvements will involve completing the resurfacing to a … Continued

September 10, 2024

OVERNIGHT CARRIAGEWAY REPAIRS ON A84 STIRLING

UPDATE: Due to subcontractor availability works on the A84 Kildean and Craigforth Roundabouts will now start on Sunday 22 September. New dates below. Road surface repairs begin on Sunday 22 September Night time lane closures in place 8pm to 3am   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out carriageway repairs … Continued