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UPDATE: Revised programme of works A revised programme of works is to be implemented for refurbishment works on the B7057 bridge that carries the M8 Junction 5 eastbound off-slip and on-slip over the motorway near Shotts. To allow resurfacing works to be carried out safely, the B7057 bridge will now be closed to all traffic … Continued

Overnight works Thursday 15 September 2022 Following recent resurfacing works on the A702 near Braidwood Estate, a further night of works is planned on Thursday 15 September to refresh the road markings and studs within this section. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project. Working hours will be between 19:30 and … Continued

Temporary traffic lights for six weeks, commencing 26 September 2022 Temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A68 north of Jedburgh for six weeks while Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland carries out essential repair works to an embankment on the east side of the trunk road. These works will help to stabilise … Continued

Overwhelming response to Doors Open Day tours Visitors have chance to enter charity raffle for bridge tower trip Guided tours of the Forth Road Bridge being offered by BEAR Scotland as part of Doors Open Days are fully booked following an overwhelming response from the public. Doors Open Days is Scotland’s largest free festival celebrating … Continued

Increased traffic expected around Edinburgh Roadworks on trunk routes around Edinburgh have been postponed, with increased traffic expected following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The following planned works will be rearranged for a future date: M8 Junction 3A bridge refurbishment: The second phase of works was due to take place this weekend … Continued

BEAR Scotland has raised over £19,300 for Cash for Kids as a number of its key suppliers and subcontractors took part in its annual Charity Golf Day at the Dalmahoy Country Club near Edinburgh. The 4-ball shotgun tournament got underway on the country club’s West Course, with the 72 players competing for individual and team … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures at Abbotsview and north of Thistly Cross Works scheduled for 11-14 and 24-28 October 2022 The A1 in East Lothian is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with nine nights of resurfacing works scheduled from 11-14 and 24-28 October. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland resurface … Continued

UPDATE: Works scheduled for Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 September have been POSTPONED and will be rescheduled for a future date. Seventeen nights of gantry repairs planned for September 2022 Various overnight carriageway, lane and slip road closures required Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is to undertake a programme of repairs to overhead gantry … Continued

Temporary traffic lights and overnight closures 12 – 23 September 2022 Replacement parapet works are set to take place at the A68 220 Earlston bridge for two weeks, from Monday 12 September until Friday 23 September 2022. The parapets, which are a low protective barrier either side of the cycleway on the bridge, are used … Continued

North Lanarkshire food poverty prevention charity gets support from roads team   BEAR Scotland has donated £1,000 to Shotts-based charity Paul’s Parcels, a small independent charity that provides support to local villages in the surrounding area. Paul’s Parcels’ mission is to help tackle food insecurity or poverty by providing families with fresh food on a … Continued

UPDATE: Works scheduled for 9-12 September have been POSTPONED and will be rearranged for a future date. First phase completed on weekend of 26-29 August 2022 Second phase scheduled for 9-12 September; motorists warned to expect delays The first phase of refurbishment works on the bridge carrying the M8 motorway over the railway at Junction … Continued

Overnight road closure at Innerwick Southbound Works scheduled for 21-23 and 26-27 September 2022 The A1 near Innerwick is set to benefit from an improved road surface with five nights of resurfacing works scheduled for 21–23 and 26-27 September 2022. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland resurface 1km of carriageway, creating … Continued