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Site surveys started in November 2024 Bridge tower strengthening works between January and October 2025 Single footway/cycle path closure with diversion for pedestrians and cyclists Intermittent overnight lane closures Thanks to a £2 million investment from Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland is undertaking essential safety improvements on Kessock Bridge on the A9 which crosses the Beauly … Read Full Article

Updated 22 January 2025: The single night of convoy will now take place tonight, Wednesday 22 January. Please see new date below.   Works take place from Monday 20 January to Friday 7 February Single lane traffic with two-way temporary traffic lights   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland are set to carry out … Read Full Article

Updated 20 January 2025: Traffic lights at the A835 Silverbridge, north of Garve will now be in place between 7am and 7pm from Monday 20 until Wednesday 22 January. Essential repair works to the south underpass beneath A835 from Monday 13 January Temporary footpath closure   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set … Read Full Article

Overnight Junction 5 slip road closures, 2 to 27 February 2025 BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is planning to install new safety barriers and remove trees along approximately 2.2km of the M9 northbound between Junctions 4 and 6, including the slip roads on and off the northbound carriageway at Junction 5 Cadger’s … Read Full Article

Southbound off-slip closed 20:00 to 06:00 on 12 and 19 January 2025 The slip road exiting the southbound A1 at Bankton Junction near Tranent will be closed between 20:00 and 06:00 on the nights of Sunday 12 and Sunday 19 January. This is to allow Allelys Heavy Haulage to transport super grid transformers for a … Read Full Article

Traffic returned to the main trunk road at 1pm on Thursday 2 January   Traffic returned to the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful at 1pm today under traffic light control.   The Old Military Road had been used as a precaution since 4pm on Sunday 29 December, in response to a forecast for … Read Full Article

A83 traffic to be rerouted onto Old Military Road from 4pm on Sunday 29 December Given the forecast for heavy rain commencing on Sunday, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road as a precaution from 4pm on Sunday 29 December to allow road users travelling along the A83 Rest and Be Thankful to continue their journey safely. … Read Full Article

Every year BEAR Scotland supports numerous organisations across Scotland.  In 2024 the leading road maintenance company supported 31 charities and 39 community groups with over £50,000 in donations within the areas it operates. Joanna Buggy, BEAR Scotland Engagement Manager, who leads the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility team said: “We’re really proud that BEAR has delivered … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closures 30 December, 3 January and 6-11 January A series of northbound slip road closures is scheduled at M9 Junction 5, Cadgers Brae Roundabout, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out tree felling works. The M9 Junction 5 northbound off-slip will be closed between 19:30 and 06:00 on … Read Full Article

UPDATE 11 February 2025: Due to unforeseen delays in the programme of works, one additional night’s closure of the A7 Commercial Road in Hawick will be required from 21:00 to 06:00 on Tuesday 11 February, between Albert Road and Dovemount Roundabout. Northbound traffic will be diverted via Albert Road and Princes Street. Southbound traffic will … Read Full Article

Updated 18 December 2024: Due to transportation issues, the barrier installation on the A830 south of Mallaig is unable to go ahead as planned. As an immediate safety measure, the area will be coned with an extended 30mph speed restriction in place until a permanent solution is undertaken in January 2025. Tem­por­ary traffic lights will … Read Full Article

Updated 3 February 2025: Traffic lights will be in place between 9am and 5pm on Monday 10 February until Friday 21 February. Please see updated information below.  Works will be carried out in January and February 2025 Canal Side South closed from Monday 6 January A82 closed overnight on Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 and Thursday … Read Full Article