October 14, 2024

OVERNIGHT RESURFACING ON A84 NORTH OF STRATHYRE

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

October 14, 2024

MAJOR BRIDGE WORKS ON M8 BETWEEN JUNCTIONS 5 AND 6

First phase completed on weekend of 11-14 October 2024 Second phase scheduled for 18-21 October; motorists warned to expect delays The first phase of refurbishment works on the Longacre bridge, which carries the M8 motorway over Craigens Road between Junctions 5 and 6, have been successfully completed by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland, with … Continued

October 14, 2024

OVERNIGHT RESURFACING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS ON A83

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

October 14, 2024

BRIDGE WORKS AT M9 JUNCTION 5 CADGERS BRAE ROUNDABOUT

Overnight closure of exits to M9 westbound and A905 on 6 November 2024 The exits from Cadgers Brae Roundabout to the M9 Junction 5 westbound on-slip and the A905 will be closed from 20:00 until 06:00 on the night of Wednesday 6 November. This is to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry … Continued

October 10, 2024

A7 ROAD MARKING IMPROVEMENTS SOUTH OF LANGHOLM

UPDATE 20 November 2024: One further night’s work on the A7 south of Langholm is scheduled on Tuesday 3 December from 19:30 to 06:00, to complete road marking improvement works that were previously delayed due to wet weather. As before, a clearly signed diversion route suitable for trunk road traffic will be in place between … Continued

October 10, 2024

A83 OPEN VIA THE OLD MILITARY ROAD

A83 traffic rerouted onto Old Military Road from 1pm on Friday 11 October Due to wet weather which is forecast over the weekend, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road as a precaution from 1pm on Friday 11 October to allow road users travelling along the A83 Rest and Be Thankful to continue … Continued

October 9, 2024

SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON A82 NORTH OF TORLUNDY

Two nights of resurfacing works on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 October Lane closure with convoy On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential surfacing improvements on the A82 North of Torlundy with two nights of works starting on Wednesday 23 October. The project will see a new surface laid on … Continued

October 9, 2024

SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON A828 LEDAIG, NORTH OF CONNEL

Updated 31 October 2024 – Due to changes in the programme, works on the A828 Ledaig will now be completed by the morning of Wednesday 6 November. Works begin on Monday 28 October Daytime convoy from Monday 28 October for four days Overnight road closure with amnesties from Sunday 3 November for three nights   … Continued

October 8, 2024

M9 BRIDGE WORKS BETWEEN JUNCTIONS 3 AND 4

Overnight carriageway closures in both directions 8 October 2024 The M9 will be closed in both directions between Junction 3 and 4 near Linlithgow from 20:00 until 06:00 tonight, as part of the ongoing programme of works to refurbish the deck of the bridge carrying the M9 motorway over Bonsyde Road. Clearly signed diversion routes … Continued

October 7, 2024

KINCARDINE BRIDGE UPGRADE: NEW VIADUCT TO OPEN TO TRAFFIC FOR FIRST TIME

Weekend closure to connect A985 on 15 to 18 November 2024 A new viaduct that has been constructed to replace an 80-metre section of the Kincardine Bridge is set to open to traffic for the first time on Monday 18 November. The Kincardine Bridge is made up of multiple connected spans. A piled viaduct at … Continued

October 7, 2024

QUEENSFERRY CROSSING AUTOMATED BARRIERS: SERVICING AND TRIALS

Overnight closures of M90 for two weeks, commencing 21 October 2024 Overnight trial diversions 9 and 10 November 2024 A series of overnight closures of the M90 on the approaches to the Queensferry Crossing is scheduled, to allow automated barriers to be serviced in advance of the next full trial of the diversion system. A … Continued

October 7, 2024

BRIDGE INSPECTION WORKS AT M8 JUNCTION 3 LIVINGSTON

Overnight slip road closures 16 and 17 October 2024 The slip road onto the eastbound M8 at Junction 3 Livingston will be closed between 20:00 and 06:00 on the nights of 16 and 17 October. This is to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out routine inspection works on the bridge carrying … Continued