November 1, 2023

HIGHWAY BOUNDARY FENCING WORKS ON M9 SOUTHBOUND AT LINLITHGOW

Hard shoulder closure for eight weeks, commencing 6 November 2023 Trunk road operating company BEAR Scotland is to replace approximately 1,000 metres of boundary fence on the southbound M9 between Junctions 4 and 3, adjacent to Loch House farm near Linlithgow, in an investment by Transport Scotland worth £75,000. Vegetation clearance and fencing replacement work … Continued

November 1, 2023

INVESTIGATION WORKS ON A977 GARTARRY ROUNDABOUT

Overnight closure 8 November 2023 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out coring investigation works to assess the condition of A977 Gartarry Roundabout. To allow these works to be carried out safely, it is necessary to close a section of the roundabout between the A907 westbound exit and entrance, from 19:30 … Continued

October 31, 2023

UPDATE: IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR A82 SOUTH OF FORT AUGUSTUS

  Road closure begins Wednesday 8 November for ten nights.   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland is carrying out essential surfacing improvements worth £350,000 on the A82, south of the Fort Augustus swing bridge. The project began on Sunday 5 November and will be completed by 7am on Wednesday 22 November (weather dependant). … Continued

October 30, 2023

RESURFACING THE A82 SOUTH OF FORT AUGUSTUS

Road closure begins Sunday 5 November for ten nights   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland is carrying out essential surfacing improvements worth £350,000 on the A82, south of the Fort Augustus swing bridge.   The project began on Sunday 5 November and will be completed by 7am on Friday 17 November (weather dependant). … Continued

October 30, 2023

BRIDGE WORKS ON THE M876 EASTBOUND

Overnight carriageway closures on 2 of November 2023 A programme of works to replace joints on River Carron Bridge and install anti-skid surfacing on Drove Loan Bridge, located on the M876, is due to commence on Thursday 2 of November with a duration of one night. This is to finalise joint replacement and anti-skid works … Continued

October 27, 2023

RESURFACING THE A87 IN SKYE – NEW COMPLETION DATE

BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, is carrying out a major road resurfacing project at six key locations along the A87 in Skye. The works aim to enhance road safety and improve driving conditions for all road users. The project began on Monday 18 September and is now expected to be completed by … Continued

October 27, 2023

ROAD ENHANCEMENTS BETWEEN INVERARAY AND CAIRNDOW

Overnight road closure with diversion Sunday 12 November to Wednesday 22 November, 8pm to 5am. BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to undertake significant road surface enhancements totalling £269,000 on the A83 near Ardgenavan and Strone Point, between Inveraray and Cairndow. Scheduled to start at 8pm on Sunday 12 November and due to … Continued

October 27, 2023

A7 LANGHOLM TO SELKIRK ROUTE IMPROVEMENTS

Overnight closures between Langholm and Selkirk 31 October – 3 November The outstanding works to the road markings and studs improvements on the A7 are scheduled for a total of four nights, from Tuesday 31 October to Friday 3 November. The project will see Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, make improvements to the standard … Continued

October 26, 2023

INVESTIGATION WORKS ON A985 ADMIRALTY ROUNDABOUT

Overnight slip road closures from 6 November 2023 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out coring investigation works to assess the condition of A985 Admiralty Roundabout, commencing on the night of Monday 6 November. To allow these works to be carried out safely, it is necessary to close the roundabout overnight … Continued

October 25, 2023

NIGHT-TIME DRAINAGE INVESTIGATION WORKS, A86 AUCHMORE, BETWEEN NEWTONMORE AND LAGGAN

Works start on Thursday 26 October Overnight closures between 8pm and 6am   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential drainage investigation works on the A86 Trunk Road at Auchmore, between Newtonmore and Laggan,  with works set to get underway on Thursday 26 October. The project is scheduled to take … Continued

October 25, 2023

A9 PITLOCHRY TO KILLIECRANKIE CARRIAGEWAY ROAD MARKING IMPROVEMENTS

Carriageway Road Marking Refresh to start on Monday 6 November for 10 Weeks Lane Closures with 10mph Convoy & Two Way Traffic Lights   Essential overnight road marking improvements on the A9 single carriageway and dual carriageway between Pitlochry and Killiecrankie will get underway on Monday night 6 November for 10 weeks. The Road Marking … Continued

October 24, 2023

SAFETY IMPROVEMENT WORKS FOR A9 GOLSPIE

  Works start Monday 30 October 2023.   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, is set to start speed limit reduction works on the A9 at Golspie on Monday 30 October which will last for approximately three weeks.   The works will take place on Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm, with … Continued