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Two overnight closures between Junctions 6A and 5 Works commence 28 March 2023 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out traffic loop installation on the M8 eastbound main carriageway between Junction 6A and Junction 5. To allow for traffic loop works to be carried out safely, the M8 eastbound between Junction … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures Tuesday 28 to Friday 31 March 2023 The M876 is set to benefit from resurfacing improvements, with Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, planning four nights of roadworks from 28 March. Resurfacing works are planned on the M876 from junction 1 Denny westbound between the hours of 19:30 until 06:00 each night … Read Full Article

Alzheimer Scotland has been selected as BEAR Scotland’s National Charity Partner for 2023 after securing 25 percent of the votes in an employee poll. As well as taking part in fundraising events across the organisation, BEAR will take part in initiatives throughout the year to raise awareness of the work the charity does to ensure … Read Full Article

Four overnight closures at A876 Higgins Neuk Works commence 28 March 2023 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to resurface 0.6 kilometres of the A876 at Higgins Neuk. To allow the works to be carried out safely, the A876 Higgins Neuk Roundabout will be partially closed with a diversion and temporary traffic lights … Read Full Article

Locals get opportunity to hear from project team on 29 March 2023 Members of the local Kincardine community are being offered the chance to hear about the plans to replace the southern piled viaduct of the Category A listed structure direct from the team undertaking the major project.   A public meeting is being held … Read Full Article

Works begin on 20 March for ten weeks Narrow lines with footway closures and diversions   A major footway and crossing improvements project on the A96 through Keith is set to begin on Monday 20 March for ten weeks.   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland teams will carry out improvements to crossing points … Read Full Article

Overnight road closures 3 – 7 April 2023 The A7 is set to benefit from carriageway improvements, with Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland planning five nights of roadworks between 3-7 April. Resurfacing works are planned on the A7 at Bush farm, five miles north of Langholm, between the hours of 19:30 and 06:00 each … Read Full Article

Overnight works Friday 24 & Monday 27 March 2023   Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, will undertake overnight resurfacing works on the A702 Nine Mile Burn for two nights – Friday 24 and Monday 27 March 2023. The A702 will be closed in both directions between Bush Loan Road and the A721 crossroads from … Read Full Article

Overnight road works at three locations from 20 – 22 March 2023 The A68 is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with three nights of improvements works scheduled on 20 – 22 March. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, improve road markings across approximately 4.8km of the A68 and … Read Full Article

Works begin Sunday 26 March for 11 nights Night-time convoy with lane closures 7pm to 6am   Essential road improvements on the A9 near Pitlochry, between Dunfallandy and Loch Faskally, are set to start on Sunday 26 March 2023. The project will see 1700m of road resurfaced, creating a smoother and safer road for motorists. … Read Full Article

  Works begin 9am Monday 27 March for five days Single lane closures   Works to upgrade the Marine Navigation Lights on Dornoch Bridge are set to get underway on 27 March 2023. BEAR Scotland will be carrying out this essential project on behalf of Transport Scotland. The works will take place over five days, … Read Full Article

Works start Monday 27 March 2023 for five nights Single lane closures   Essential works to upgrade some of the lighting columns on Kessock Bridge are due to get underway on Monday 27 March. Maintenance of the vehicle restraint system and bridge cleaning will be carried out at the same time. The works will take … Read Full Article