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UPDATE: Due to the improved weather forecast, traffic is now running on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful 24 hours a day. Weather and hillside conditions are being monitored closely, and the Old Military Road remains on standby should the short local diversion be required. Traffic to return to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful … Read Full Article

Updated 30 October 2024: Due to changes to the programme, resurfacing on the A87 North of Sligachan will now be completed on the morning of Friday 8 November. In addition, works in Sconser have been postponed and new dates will be set in due course. Works begin on Monday 21 October Overnight road closure with … Read Full Article

Here at BEAR Scotland, we undertake detailed ecological and environmental surveys prior to starting projects. This helps us understand our impact on the environment and allows us to take the necessary steps to protect the natural world.  When carrying out assessments, our environmental team need to take into account the type of works, seasonality, the … Read Full Article

Updated 31 October 2024: Due to the poor weather forecast, works on the A9 at Tore Roundabout will not go ahead tonight. Work will resume on Sunday 3 November and will be completed by the morning of Thursday 7 November.  Carriageway improvement works to start on Tuesday 1 October Nightime lane closures with convoy BEAR … Read Full Article

Due to a forecast for adverse weather, works on the A82 between Tarbet and Crianlarich have been suspended until Monday 21 October. Carriageway resurfacing starts Sunday 13 October until Friday 8 November Overnight road closure 8pm to 5am with diversion via A82, A85, A819 and A83   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are … Read Full Article

Update: Due to poor weather conditions earlier in the week, the final night of surfacing on the A87 Upper Breakish will now be the night of Friday 18 October. Works began on Monday 7 October Overnight road closure in place for safety 7pm to 7am   Road users travelling on the A87 will benefit from an … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closure in both directions Thursday 26 September 2024 The M80 will be closed in both directions at Junction 9 Pirnhall between 20:00 and 06:00 on the night of Thursday 26 September, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to move temporary safety barriers for ongoing parapet replacement works on two bridges carrying … Read Full Article

A83 traffic returned to the Old Military Road under convoy shortly after 9am this morning, Thursday 19 September   Following a safety review this morning, traffic returned to the A83 via the Old Military Road shortly after 9am this morning, Thursday 19 September.   The road had been closed as a safety precaution from around … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closure 23 September 2024 The slip road exiting the northbound M80 at Junction 9 will be closed between 22:00 and 05:00 on the night of Monday 23 September, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to complete some adjustments to the temporary link that has been in place since subsidence closed … Read Full Article

Overnight closures of B7057 local road on 18, 19 and 20 September 2024 The bridge carrying the B7057 over at the M8 at Junction 5 (Shotts) will be closed between 20:00 and 06:00 on the nights of 18, 19 and 20 September, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out emergency joint … Read Full Article

UPDATE: An additional night has been added to the programme for these works – they will now conclude on the night of Tuesday 1 October. The diversion on the night of Tuesday 24 September will extend eastwards to Junction 3, via the A89. Seven overnight carriageway closures commencing 23 September 2024 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s … Read Full Article

Traffic returned to the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful under convoy around 3:30pm on Tuesday 17 September   Following a hillside inspection and safety review this morning, traffic has now returned to the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful under convoy control.   Around 500 tonnes of material was contained by the … Read Full Article