North West

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

Fleet of 59 winter vehicles ready to keep the North West safe 35,000 tonnes of salt prepared to be spread across trunk roads BEAR Scotland and their newly named fleet of gritters are prepared to tackle the decreasing temperature across the North West of Scotland. Transport Scotland’s operating company have a winter fleet of 59 … Continued

During the summer months of July, August, and September 2024, Transport Scotland invested a total of £22.5m into enhancing the North West trunk road network. It’s been another busy summer for BEAR Scotland with a range of planned works, routine maintenance, bridge and road improvements as well as cyclic jobs all designed to ensure safer … Continued

Updated 4 December 2024: Due to low temperatures causing delays in the programme, surfacing works on the A87 north of Broadford have been cancelled. Works will be rescheduled in early 2025. Works begin at 7pm on Wednesday 4 December for 3 nights Overnight road closure until 7am on Saturday 7 December   Road users travelling … Continued

Updated 15 November 2024 – Due to delays on the A83 South of Tangy works will now require an extra night of works. Please see new dates below. Overnight road closure with timed access Thursday 7 November to morning of Monday 18 November BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are carrying out overnight road … Continued

Over the last three months, our social calendar has been busy with presentations, tours and awards. At BEAR Scotland, we relish the opportunity to showcase our work to others in the industry, particularly our efforts in collaboration and community support. Keep reading to find out more about what’s been happening at BEAR during quarter three … Continued

Single lane closures with two-way traffic lights from Wednesday 23 October for 12 weeks   Rock slope netting works are planned for the A82 at Grotaig, Loch Ness and will take place from Wednesday 23 October for 12 weeks.   To protect road users and workers, this section of the A82 will be subject to … Continued

Traffic returns to the main trunk road from mid-afternoon on Monday 21 October   BEAR Scotland will resume convoy operation on the A83 at the Rest and be Thankful from mid-afternoon today.   Traffic has successfully used the Old Military Road as a precaution since 3pm on Friday 18 October, in response to a forecast … Continued

A83 traffic rerouted onto Old Military Road from 3pm on Friday 18 October   Due to the forecast for heavy rain over the weekend, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road as a precaution from 3pm on Friday 18 October to allow road users travelling along the A83 Rest and Be Thankful to … Continued

Updated 1 November 2024: Works on the A84 North of Strathyre will now start on Wednesday 13 November.    Carriageway resurfacing starts on Wednesday 13 November for two nights Overnight road closure with amnesties and diversion each night   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are carrying out overnight carriageway resurfacing on the A84 … Continued

Updated 1 November 2024 – Due to delays on preceding works, resurfacing on the A83 Tarbet will now commence on Wednesday 6 November. Carriageway resurfacing starts at the following projects from Tuesday 22 October until Thursday 7 November Overnight road closure with timed access BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are carrying out overnight … Continued