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We’re hiring! We’re seeking talent at all levels of the business from entry level to senior engineers to come and join BEAR Scotland – Scotland’s leading trunk road operator! We recently retained the contract to manage and maintain trunk roads across the North West of Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland and we are currently responsible … Continued

Two overnight carriageway closures 23 and 24 June 2022 The southbound carriageway of the M9 south of Plean will be closed for resurfacing between 19:30 and 06:00 on the nights of Thursday 23 and Friday 24 June. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland plans to renew approximately 1.2 kilometres of carriageway. A clearly signed diversion … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures 16, 17 & 20 June 2022 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to resurface 1.1 kilometres of the westbound M876 after Junction 2 on the nights of Thursday 16, Friday 17 and Monday 20 June. For the safety of workers and road users, the westbound carriageway of the M876 between … Continued

BEAR Scotland has donated £1,000 on behalf of all staff to Queensferry Churches Care in the Community, also known as Queensferry Care, a charity dedicated to providing daily services to those who are socially isolated, have reduced mobility, long term health conditions or a diagnosis of dementia. Queensferry Care (QCCC) is the third charity this … Continued

Slip road closure Sunday 26 June 2022 The slip road from the A84 northbound onto the M9 at Junction 10 Craigforth will be closed on Sunday 26 June from 6am to 3pm, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to remove trapped debris behind the bridge that carries the motorway over the River Forth. … Continued

Overnight lane closures for seven weeks The M80 near Bannockburn is set to benefit from a Transport Scotland investment of £500,000 in drainage improvements. Six kilometres of filter stone will be replaced between Bannockburn and River Carron on the southbound carriageway. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works at night over … Continued

Overnight slip road closures 6 and 8 June 2022 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to resurface 0.5 kilometres of the slip road off the eastbound M8 at Junction 4A. The works will take place on the nights of Monday 6 and Wednesday 8 June. For the safety of workers and road users, … Continued

Works postponed – to be rescheduled on a date to be confirmed BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to resurface 0.5 kilometres of the M9 northbound main carriageway after Junction 1. Four overnight closures will be put in place while the work is carried out, commencing on Wednesday 15 June 2022. On the … Continued

Overnight slip road closures 8-10 June 2022 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to resurface 1.1 kilometres of the eastbound slip road from M9 Junction 7 onto the M876 over three nights from Wednesday 8 June. For the safety of workers and road users, the slip road will be closed on the nights … Continued

Overnight works Tuesday 7 June 2022 Overnight works to renew the road surface on the slip road from the A823(M) onto the northbound M90 are scheduled for Tuesday 7 June. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project over one night. For the safety of workers and road users, the slip road … Continued

Two-week programme begins 7 June 2022 Overnight works to be completed in eight phases A two-week programme of overnight road marking refreshment and stud replacement on the A977 and A985 is due to commence Tuesday 7 June. Work will be carried out in eight phases by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland. The current road … Continued

Overnight road closures 13-17 June 2022 The A7 is set to benefit from an improved road surface north of Teviothead, with five nights of resurfacing works scheduled for 13-17 June. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland resurface one kilometre of carriageway, creating smoother and safer journeys for motorists. To ensure the … Continued