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Overnight carriageway closure Thursday 31 October 2024 The southbound carriageway of the M80 will be closed at Junction 9 Pirnhall between 20:00 and 06:00 overnight on the night of Thursday 31 October. The closure is to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, to remove the temporary safety barriers and materials that were needed for … Read Full Article

Updated 22 November 2024 – Due to a poor weather forecast works on the A828 Kentallan, South of Ballachulish will be delayed by two days. New date below. Works take place on Thursday 14 and Tuesday 26 November Road closure with amnesties in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are due to carry … Read Full Article

• Works begin on Wednesday 6 November • Overnight road closure with timed access until morning of Thursday 14 November   Road users travelling on the A828 south of Appin will benefit from an improved road surface as resurfacing works set to be carried out later this month by BEAR Scotland, operating on behalf of … Read Full Article

Updated 17 February 2025: Due to delays in the programme of works, surfacing on the A85 east of Lochawe will now be completed by the morning of Tuesday 18 February. Please see new dates below.   Works begin on Monday 10 February Overnight road closure with timed access   Road users travelling on the A85 … Read Full Article

A985 Crombie Monday 28 Oct – Friday 1 Nov 2024 A985 High Valleyfield Monday 4 Nov – Wednesday 20 Nov 2024 The A985 is set to benefit from an improved road surface at Crombie and High Valleyfield, with works commencing Monday 28 October 2024. The project will see Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, carry … Read Full Article

We have recently made changes to the senior bridges team that delivers the Scottish Trunk Road Network Management Contract for the South East Unit on behalf of Transport Scotland.    The South East Unit includes 757 bridges and structures, including the iconic Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge, as well as other major bridges such … Read Full Article

Event raises over £2,800 for Macmillan Cancer Support The Forth Road Bridge Doors Open Day 2024 took place on Saturday 28 September, attracting over 300 visitors and raising over £2,800 for Macmillan Cancer Support.  The open day was organised by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland – the third year in a row that they … Read Full Article

A total of 26 resurfacing schemes are planned on trunk roads across South East Scotland in the final quarter of 2024, continuing Transport Scotland’s ambitious programme of investment in the trunk road network.  Road closures will be required to carry out these works safely, however they will be scheduled at night wherever possible to minimise … Read Full Article

In the third quarter of 2024, BEAR Scotland has delivered over £26 million in improvements and maintenance across the South East trunk road network on behalf of our client Transport Scotland. This included resurfacing projects worth a total of £9 million, improving surface quality and overall safety for motorists on various routes:  In July we … Read Full Article

Fleet of 47 winter vehicles ready to keep the South East safe 25,000 tonnes of salt in stock BEAR Scotland and their fleet of named gritters are ready to keep trunk roads safe as temperatures decrease across the South East of Scotland.   Transport Scotland’s operating company have a winter fleet of 47 vehicles, including 22 … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland donated over £35k to good causes around Scotland in July, August and September 2024. We are committed to giving back to the communities in which we operate. Cash for Kids Over £25k of this impressive total went to BEAR’s long-term charity partner, Cash for Kids thanks to BEAR’s Annual Charity Golf Day that … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland is passionate about supporting the pipeline of talent into the transport and civil engineering industry. As well as a comprehensive STEM schools education programme, we have strong links with a number of universities. We work with the likes of Edinburgh Napier, Heriot Watt, Edinburgh, Strathclyde, Abertay and Dundee on various initiatives to engage … Read Full Article