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  Phase 1: Works begin at the A9 Deephaven on Sunday 11 June for 11 nights. Phase 2: Works begin at the A9 north of Struie on Monday 26 June for 19 nights with overnight road closure.   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be resurfacing two sections of the A9 near Evanton, … Read Full Article

Bridge scaffolding removal requires overnight closures of A899 Works below structure to extend to 2024 The initial scope of major works to refurbish the reinforced concrete bridge carrying the slip road off the M8 eastbound at Junction 3, Livingston, is progressing well with works on the slip road due to be completed in July as … Read Full Article

Six overnight slip road closures commence 15 June 2023 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to resurface 0.5 kilometres of the slip road exiting the M8 westbound at Junction 5 Shotts. To allow the works to be carried out safely, the M8 Junction 5 westbound off-slip will be closed from 20:30 until 06:00 … Read Full Article

Overnight road closure 13 June 2023 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is to carry out investigation works on a one-kilometre section of the A1 trunk road south of Cockburnspath Roundabout, in preparation for resurfacing works to be completed later in 2023. To ensure the safety of roadworkers and the public during these works, the … Read Full Article

  To coincide with the planned completion of catch pit 3B, resurfacing works are programmed on the A83 between the River Croe (Cobbler) bridge and the Lochgoilhead junction over a length of 1.8km  The resurfacing works encompass the full area of the catchpit works and also an area north of the Rest and Be Thankful … Read Full Article

  Works taking place for 15 nights starting Monday 12 June Overnight carriageway closures 8pm to 6am   A series of overnight lane and carriageway closures on the M80 and M73 are set to get underway on Monday 12 June.   The carriageway closures will protect motorists and allow our teams to carry out essential … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closure Wednesday 7 June 2023 The slip road onto the eastbound M8 at Junction 4 Whitburn is set to benefit from a £230,000 Transport Scotland investment in resurfacing improvements, with operating company BEAR Scotland planning to renew approximately 0.5 kilometres of the trunk road. For the safety of workers and road users during … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland, the road maintenance company which looks after the A92 between Dundee and Arbroath, has donated £1k to Tayside Cancer Support. Tayside Cancer Support, which is run out of St Aidans Centre, Broughty Ferry, offers support services for people in Tayside who have been affected by cancer including patients, family and friends, alongside support … Read Full Article

Overnight lane closures 5-28 June 2023 Two-way traffic lights 29 June to 14 July Overnight full road closures 17-21 July Overnight lane closures will be in place on the A68 near to Salters Road Junction, beginning on the night of Monday 5 June and continuing until Wednesday 28 June. This is to allow Transport Scotland’s … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland is committed to supporting its strong graduate community to build their industry experience, extend their professional qualifications and progress in their careers. It was therefore important and well worthwhile to bring together graduates for a dedicated face to face event in May for the first time since COVID restrictions prevented us getting together. … Read Full Article

  Works start Monday 29 May. Lane closures on A9 southbound. Closures at A9 slip roads, sections of the Raigmore Interchange and part of the A96 on approach with alternative routes on Sunday 4, Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 June. The A9 Raigmore Interchange at Inverness is set to benefit from major road improvements, with … Read Full Article

ROAD IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE A9 BALLINLUIG NORTHBOUND SLIP ROADS   Roadworks start Monday 29 May for three nights. Slip road closures with alternative route and lane closure on A9.   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, will be resurfacing the Ballinluig Junction northbound on and off slip roads.   The £160,000 project will start on … Read Full Article