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Coal Authority investigating historical mine workings The Coal Authority is investigating the possible role of historical mine workings at M80 Junction 9 in subsidence that has required the northbound off-slip to be closed for safety. The slip road was closed on 28 June after significant subsidence created a 700mm deep hole in the carriageway. Other … Continued

Overnight lane closures for eight weeks, commencing 5 August 2024 Trunk road operating company BEAR Scotland is conducting drainage improvement works on 6,000 metres of the westbound A720 Edinburgh City Bypass between Lothianburn, Dreghorn and Baberton Junctions, in an investment by Transport Scotland worth £500,000. Filter stone replacement works will begin on Monday 5 August … Continued

Public ballot for free guided minibus tours to anchorage chamber on 28 September 2024 Charity raffle to visit Queensferry Crossing tower top Applications are now being taken for free guided tours of the Forth Road Bridge deck and anchorage, hosted by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland. The tours will take place on Saturday 28 … Continued

Overnight lane and carriageway closures 28 July to 10 August 2024 Overnight lane and carriageway closures will be in place on the M876 from the evening of 28 July to the morning of 10 August, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out a variety of routine maintenance tasks. Works to be … Continued

Overnight works Monday 22 July 2024 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is set to install new road markings on approximately 150 metres of the A7 carriageway in Hawick. These works will take place on the night of Monday 22 July. To ensure the safety of workers and road users, temporary traffic lights will be … Continued

Overnight carriageway closure 19 July 2024 Weeknight hard shoulder running 22 July to 3 August 2024 The northbound carriageway of the M9 will be closed for bridge joint replacement works between Junctions 1 and 1A from 20:30 until 06:00 on the night of Friday 19 July. Lane closures with traffic running on the hard shoulder … Continued

New more energy efficient lights to be installed over 15 weeks from 29 July 2024 BEAR Scotland will commence work on 29 July to replace the architectural lighting on the Queensferry Crossing. The Transport Scotland funded project will see new LEDs installed to replace all existing architectural lights above and below deck at the main … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures 17 and 18 July 2024 The A1 southbound will be closed for carriageway repairs between Old Craighall and Wallyford Junction between 21:00 and 05:00 on the nights of Wednesday 17 July and Thursday 18 July. A diversion route will be signposted via the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass to Millerhill Junction, the A68 … Continued

Bridge works 13 and 14 July 2024 The A899 will be closed in both directions between Livingston East Roundabout and Dechmont Roundabout between 22:00 and 06:00 on the nights of Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July, with access to the M8 Junction 3 eastbound on-slip also being closed as a result. These closures are required … Continued

Ten overnight carriageway closures commence 29 July 2024 Two daytime slip road closures 30 and 31 July 2024 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to resurface 0.65 kilometres of the M8 westbound carriageway and on-slip at Junction 5. To allow the works to be carried out safely, the westbound M8 will be closed … Continued

Borders Water Rescue Team has received a £750 donation to continue its voluntary, lifesaving work supporting emergency services in water-based emergencies and events throughout the Scottish Borders, Edinburgh and the Lothians. The donation was made by Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, BEAR Scotland, which manages and maintains trunk roads throughout the South East of … Continued

Overnight slip road closure 11 and 12 July 2024 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out a drainage investigation at the M8 Junction 4 westbound off-slip on the nights of Thursday 11 and Friday 12 July. To allow works to be carried out safely, the slip road will be closed from … Continued