Overnight closures for three weeks, commencing 2 December 2024 Trunk road operating company BEAR Scotland is conducting drainage improvement works on the M876/A876 between Junction 3 (Bowtrees) and Kilbagie Roundabout. The works will commence on Monday 2 December and are expected to continue for three weeks between 20:30 and 06:00 each night, Monday to Sunday. … Read Full Article

Works begin on Tuesday 26 November for 11 days. Motorist using the A85 will benefit from an improved road surface as resurfacing works set to be carried out next week at Kilmaronaig, two miles East of Connel. The improvements will involve resurfacing 1km of road to make it more durable and resilient against inclement weather, … Read Full Article

Slip road closure for up to four and a half days, commencing 2 December 2024 The slip road exiting the northbound M876 at Junction 1, near Denny, will be closed for drainage repairs from 09:30 on Monday 2 December for up to four and a half days. Northbound traffic on the M876 wishing to exit … Read Full Article

Works to begin on Tuesday 26 November Road closure with amnesties On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out a second phase of essential surfacing improvements on the A82 just north of Drumnadrochit with works set to get underway on Tuesday 26 November.   The project will see a section of the … Read Full Article

Updated 20 November 2024: Due to postponement of other works in the programme, surfacing on the A83 between Ardgartan and Honeymoon Bridge is now scheduled to begin on Thursday 28 November. Please see new dates below. Works begin Thursday 28 November at 8pm Overnight road closure with diversion and timed access BEAR Scotland, working on … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures 16, 17 and 18 December 2024 The M876 eastbound carriageway between M80 Junction 8 Bankhead and M876 Junction 2 North Broomage will be closed for resurfacing between 19:30 and 06:00 on the nights of Monday 16 December, Tuesday 17 December and Wednesday 18 December. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will use … Read Full Article

Road, foot path and cycle path reopens following emergency rock face works A section of the A828 between Ledaig and Benderloch has been reopened under traffic signal control after BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, have completed emergency safety works. Safety concerns were raised after monitoring of the site identified a 25 Tonne area of rock that had cracked and posed a threat … Read Full Article

Temporary lane realignment and speed restriction on northbound carriageway now planned for up to 16 days, 1 to 17 December 2024 Forth Crossing Bridge Constructors (FCBC) has advised of an amended programme for essential underdeck maintenance at the south end of the Queensferry Crossing, with further time being taken to safely plan the works ahead … Read Full Article

Works start at 8pm on Friday 15 November Road, foot path and cycle path closed over the weekend Diversion in place via the A85 from Connell to Tyndrum and the A82 through Glencoe to Ballachulish BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, will begin emergency works on the A828 between Ledaig and Benderloch, approximately … Read Full Article

Overnight road closures 16, 30 November and 9, 10 December 2024 Four overnight closures of the A68 south of Earlston are scheduled, as a part of the ongoing major project to refurbish and replace the bearings of the bridge that carries the trunk road over Leader Water. The A68 across the bridge will be closed … Read Full Article

WORKS POSTPONED: Due to forecast adverse weather, these works on the #A68 in Pathhead have been postponed and will be rescheduled for a future date. Overnight temporary traffic lights 19 and 20 November 2024 Temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A68 in Pathhead on the nights of 19 and 20 November, to … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closures for four weeks, commencing Monday 18 November 2024 Works to repair subsidence in the slip road exiting the northbound M80 at Junction 9 will commence on Monday 18 November. The slip road was closed for safety on 28 June, as a result of significant subsidence in the carriageway. Since August, traffic … Read Full Article

Updated on 15 November 2024 – Due to delays on other programmed works, the improvements works on the A83 between Ardgenavan to Drishaig will now take place one day later. New dates below. Works begin Monday 18 November at 8pm Overnight road closure with diversion and timed access BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is … Read Full Article

M90 traffic diverted over Forth Road Bridge within 14 minutes The latest trials of a new automated diversion system for the Queensferry Crossing have been successfully completed, further reducing the time it takes to reroute traffic on the M90 over the Forth Road Bridge. Automated moveable barriers north and south of the Queensferry Crossing were … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closure 25 November 2024 The slip road exiting the M8 westbound at Junction 4A Heartlands, near Whitburn, will be closed from 20:30 until 06:00 on the night of Monday 25 November, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to repair defects in the carriageway. Traffic wishing to exit the M8 westbound … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closures on 14, 16, 17 and 18 November 2024 The slip road exiting the M8 eastbound at Junction 3, Livingston, will be closed between 20:00 and 06:00 on the nights of 14, 16, 17 and 18 November. These closures will allow for the next phase of works to begin on the bridge … Read Full Article

• Drainage Improvement Works to start on Monday 18 November for 15 Nights • Carriageway Improvement Works to start on Sunday 8 December for 26 Nights • Night Time Lane Closures with Speed Restriction (Drainage Works) • 24 Hour Lane Restrictions with Night Time Convoy (Surfacing Works) BEAR Scotland, the North West trunk road operating … Read Full Article

Bridge closure to connect new viaduct 15 to 18 November 2024 Motorists using the A985 are reminded to plan ahead and expect delays on the weekend of 15 to 18 November, when the Kincardine Bridge will be closed to allow a section of the bridge that has been replaced to be connected to the road … Read Full Article

Traffic model being developed, building on information from surveys Trunk roads authorities have undertaken numerous detailed road and traffic surveys* to inform potential improvements for pedestrians and those using wheels (e.g. cyclists, wheelchair users) on the A7 Selkirk town centre since the public consultation concluded late last year. Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland and Scottish Borders … Read Full Article

One day starting Monday 11 November Four-way temporary traffic lights   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A82 south of Drumnadrochit at the junction with East and West Lewiston. These investigation works will take place for one day on Monday 11 November between … Read Full Article