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Update: the main resurfacing works on the A9 from Alness to Tomich have been completed and the final stage involving lining will be completed on the nights of Thursday 22 and Friday 23 February, weather permitting.  Works to be completed Thursday 22 and Friday 23 February Nighttime convoy with junction closure   On behalf of … Read Full Article

  Works for 10 days from Monday 19 February Temporary traffic lights 7am–7pm   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, will be carrying out essential drainage investigation works on the A82 at Drumnadrochit between the Exhibition Centre and Temple Pier.   Works will begin on Monday 19 February for ten days between 7am and 7pm … Read Full Article

Lane closure for five weeks commencing 26 February 2024 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland set to widen approximately 1.1km of the A985 footway between the junction to Charlestown and the junction to Waggon Road. The improvements will be carried out over five weeks, commencing on Monday 26th February. For the first three weeks of … Read Full Article

Final night of works Monday 8 April 7pm Road closure with amnesties On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland is carrying out essential surfacing improvements on the A82 from Ballachulish to Onich, North of Ballachulish Bridge. The roadworks will be lifted ahead of the Easter weekend to help provide easier journeys for road users. The … Read Full Article

Works start 20 February 2024 for 12 weeks BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to commence works to install a retaining wall at A82 Glen Gloy, four miles north of Spean Bridge, this month. The project is scheduled to begin on Tuesday 20 February for approximately 12 weeks, between the hours … Read Full Article

Drainage investigation, planned for seven days starting Wednesday 21 Feb. Temporary traffic lights between 8.30am and 4.30pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage investigation works between Arrochar and Tarbet on the A83, with works planned to commence on Wednesday 21 February. These drainage investigation works have a programmed … Read Full Article

  Drainage works begin Monday 19 February for 10 nights Resurfacing works begin Sunday 3 March for 21 nights Overnight lane closures   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to start essential road improvement works on 1140m of the A9 dual carriageway south of Munlochy northbound, just north of Kessock Bridge (Inverness).   … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closure 26 February 2024 The slip road exiting the westbound M8 at Junction 3A Starlaw will be closed for investigation works between 20:30 and 06:00 on the night of Monday 26 February. A signed diversion route suitable for trunk road traffic will be in place, directing traffic to continue to M8 Junction … Read Full Article

Sunday 18 February for 3 nights Overnight traffic lights with convoy   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to undertake essential road surfacing works on a section of the A9 single carriageway at the Guay/Tulliemet junction, south of Ballinluig.   The works will take place overnight from 7pm to 6am from Sunday 18 … Read Full Article

Temporary traffic lights from Monday 26 February 2024 for four weeks Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is set to install a new vehicle restraint system along the southbound verge of the A7, two miles south of Galashiels between The Hawthorns cottages and Boleside Road footpath. The works will be carried out over four weeks, … Read Full Article

  UPDATE: Due to bad weather, works on the A83 at Kilchenzie and Artilligan have been delayed. New dates below. Overnight works at Kilchenzie and north of Artilligan Works taking place between 16 and 25 April 2024 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, has been undertaking improvements on the A83 trunk road. Please see updated times below. … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closure Sunday 25 February 2024 The northbound on-slip at M9 Junction 1 Newbridge will be closed from 20:00 until 05:30 on the night of Sunday 25 February, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to repair damaged roadside safety barriers. A signed diversion route for traffic wishing to join the M9 … Read Full Article