August 8, 2023

OVERNIGHT SLIP ROAD CLOSURES AT M8 JUNCTION 3

Eastbound off-slip to close on nights of 10, 16 and 17 August 2023 Three overnight closures are planned of the slip road exiting the M8 eastbound at Junction 3 Livingston, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to complete works on bridge joints and carriageway surfacing. This slip road was recently reopened following major … Continued

August 4, 2023

ROAD IMPROVEMENT WORKS ON THE M9 NORTHBOUND

Five overnight carriageway closures from 14 to 18 August 2023 A section of the M9 northbound after Junction 10 Craigforth is set to benefit from resurfacing and road marking improvements. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, carry out resurfacing and renewal of road markings and studs on 1.2 kilometres of carriageway. … Continued

August 4, 2023

 INVESTIGATION WORKS ON M8 SLIP ROADS

Overnight slip road closures from 11 August 2023 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out coring investigation works to assess the condition of various M8 slip roads, commencing on the night of Friday 11 August. To allow these works to be carried out safely, it is necessary to close the slip … Continued

August 3, 2023

RESURFACING ON THE A87 WEST OF CLUANIE INN

  Lane closures Tuesday 5 September- Friday 8 September, 7am to 7pm   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out four nights of resurfacing improvements on the A87 west of Cluanie Inn, from Tuesday 5 September 2023.   The project will see 450m of road resurfaced, providing a smoother and safer … Continued

July 31, 2023

RESURFACING ON THE M9 JUNCTION 9 SOUTHBOUND

Overnight carriageway closures from 2 – 5 August 2023 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out three nights of resurfacing improvements on the M9 southbound carriageway at the Junction 9 on slip. To allow these works to be carried out safely, the M9 Junction 9 southbound on-slip will be closed from … Continued

July 28, 2023

M8 JUNCTION 3 SLIP ROAD REOPENED

Bridge edge beam repairs, parapet replacement and waterproofing complete Works below structure to extend to 2024 The initial phase of major works to refurbish the reinforced concrete bridge carrying the slip road off the M8 eastbound at Junction 3, Livingston, is substantially complete with the slip road reopened to traffic, on programme, from 28 July … Continued

July 28, 2023

A720 RESURFACING COMPLETED AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

Conclusion of £1.5m works on City of Edinburgh Bypass Resurfacing works on the A720 City of Edinburgh Bypass will now be completed tonight, ahead of the original programmed date of 2 August. This has been made possible by the use of additional resources and better than expected progress by the teams that have been working … Continued

July 27, 2023

RESURFACING THE A9 NORTH OF HILLICLAY

  Works begin Monday 7 August for nine days Lane closure with 10mph convoy 7am-7pm   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, will be resurfacing the A9 south of Thurso (north of Hilliclay) from Monday 7 August.   The £384,000 investment will see a 1640m stretch of road resurfaced, replacing the worn out … Continued

July 27, 2023

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS FOR A9 GLENMORANGIE

  Lane closure with 10mph convoy on Sunday 6 August   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out road surface improvements worth £43,000 on the A9 at Glenmorangie, just south of Dornoch Bridge, on Sunday 6 August.   For the safety of the workforce and road users, there will be two-way … Continued

July 25, 2023

UPDATE: RESURFACING THE A9 AT SKIACH SERVICES

  Works at Skiach Services (B9176) junction will restart on Monday 7 August for nine nights.  A9 closure with signed alternative routes.   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, will be restarting road improvements on the A9 at Skiach Services on Monday 7 August.   The project was due to be completed by Tuesday 18 … Continued

July 21, 2023

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE A83 NEAR CLACHAN

· Road improvements to be completed by 5am on Friday 1 September.   Overnight road closure 7.30pm to 5am.   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland have been carrying out road surface improvements worth £1.2m on two sections of the A83 close to the village of Clachan in Kintyre this month.   The works … Continued

July 21, 2023

UPDATE: ACTIVE TRAVEL IMPROVEMENTS A9 NORTH KESSOCK

  Works to begin Sunday 30 July Northbound lane restrictions 7pm-6am   The next phase of active travel and road safety improvements on the A9 between the Kessock Bridge and North Kessock Junction are set to get underway from Sunday 30 July. The project will see BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, widening and improving … Continued