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Updated 8 January 2025: Due to poor weather conditions, surfacing works on the A9 at Allangrange were unable to go ahead as planned. These works will now recommence on Sunday 12 January. Resurfacing restarts on Sunday 12 January 24 hour lane restrictions with night time convoy BEAR Scotland, the North West trunk road operating company, … Read Full Article

Site surveys started in November 2024 Bridge tower strengthening works between January and October 2025 Single footway/cycle path closure with diversion for pedestrians and cyclists Intermittent overnight lane closures Thanks to a £2 million investment from Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland is undertaking essential safety improvements on Kessock Bridge on the A9 which crosses the Beauly … Read Full Article

Works take place from Monday 20 January to Friday 7 February Single lane traffic with two-way temporary traffic lights BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland are set to carry out essential maintenance works on the A9, at Moy Rail Bridge located three miles north from Tomatin from Monday 20 January.   The works will … Read Full Article

Essential repair works to the south underpass beneath A835 from Monday 13 January Temporary footpath closure   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential repairs on the A835, at Silverbridge, two miles north of Garve, from Monday 13 January.   The works will involve concrete repairs to the retaining … Read Full Article

Overnight Junction 5 slip road closures, 2 to 27 February 2025 BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is planning to install new safety barriers and remove trees along approximately 2.2km of the M9 northbound between Junctions 4 and 6, including the slip roads on and off the northbound carriageway at Junction 5 Cadger’s … Read Full Article

Southbound off-slip closed 20:00 to 06:00 on 12 and 19 January 2025 The slip road exiting the southbound A1 at Bankton Junction near Tranent will be closed between 20:00 and 06:00 on the nights of Sunday 12 and Sunday 19 January. This is to allow Allelys Heavy Haulage to transport super grid transformers for a … Read Full Article

Traffic returned to the main trunk road at 1pm on Thursday 2 January   Traffic returned to the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful at 1pm today under traffic light control.   The Old Military Road had been used as a precaution since 4pm on Sunday 29 December, in response to a forecast for … Read Full Article

A83 traffic to be rerouted onto Old Military Road from 4pm on Sunday 29 December Given the forecast for heavy rain commencing on Sunday, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road as a precaution from 4pm on Sunday 29 December to allow road users travelling along the A83 Rest and Be Thankful to continue their journey safely. … Read Full Article

Every year BEAR Scotland supports numerous organisations across Scotland.  In 2024 the leading road maintenance company supported 31 charities and 39 community groups with over £50,000 in donations within the areas it operates. Joanna Buggy, BEAR Scotland Engagement Manager, who leads the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility team said: “We’re really proud that BEAR has delivered … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closures 30 December, 3 January and 6-11 January A series of northbound slip road closures is scheduled at M9 Junction 5, Cadgers Brae Roundabout, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out tree felling works. The M9 Junction 5 northbound off-slip will be closed between 19:30 and 06:00 on … Read Full Article