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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

UPDATE 26 November 2024: The programme for these works has been revised following delays caused by Storm Bert: The current contraflow will remain in place 24 hours a day until 19:30 on Thursday 28 November The northbound carriageway will be closed from 19:30 until 06:00 and the southbound carriageway will be closed from 22:00 until … 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

UPDATE 18 November 2024: Bridge works at the M8 Junction 2 westbound off-slip are progressing ahead of schedule, therefore the next phase of overnight slip road closures has been brought forward and will now take place from the night of Monday 25 November to the night of Friday 6 December. Overnight slip road closures 11 … Read Full Article

Eighteen overnight carriageway closures from 11 November 2024 A series of overnight carriageway closures on the M80 and M73 are set to get under way on Monday 11 November, to allow teams to carry out essential surfacing repairs safely. Closures will take place overnight between 20:00 and 06:00, on the M80 mainline carriageway between Junctions … Read Full Article

The wall repair is due to be undertaken from Monday 11 to Wednesday 13 November Two-way temporary traffic lights between 8am and 4pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential repairs on a section of the Millennium Wall at Tarbert Road, South of Ardrishaig on the A83, with works planned … Read Full Article

Overnight road closures 7, 8 and 14 November 2024 The A899 between the Livingston East and Dechmont Roundabouts will be closed in both directions between 20:00 and 06:00 on the nights of 7, 8 and 14 November, as part of the ongoing major project to refurbish the bridge carrying the motorway slip road above it. … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway and lane closures for ten nights from 11 November 2024 Carriageway and lane closures will be in place on the M90 at Junction 2, Masterton, and the eastbound A823(M) between 20:00 and 06:00 from Monday to Friday for ten nights, commencing Monday 11 November: Both lanes on the M90 southbound and one lane … Read Full Article

UPDATE 13 November 2024: Between 19:30 and 06:00 on Wednesday 13 November, the M9 southbound carriageway will now be closed from the M9/M80 split, with a signed diversion directing traffic via the M80 southbound to turn at Junction 7 Haggs and return northbound to join the M876 at M80 Junction 8, continuing to M9 Junction … Read Full Article

Twelve overnight road closures from 25 November 2024 Three sections of the A68 near Ravenswood and Carfraemill are set to benefit from carriageway improvements, with Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland planning resurfacing works on twelve weekday nights during November and December. Works will take place at the following locations: A68 Ravenswood to River Tweed: … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures 7 and 8 November 2024 Coring investigation works are planned on the M80 southbound carriageway after the slip road from the M876 at Junction 8, Bankhead, between 19:30 and 06:00 on the nights of Thursday 7 and Friday 8 November To ensure the safety of the workforce and road users during these … Read Full Article