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Closure of turning lane on night of Wednesday 7 September 2022 The turning lane in the central reserve of the A1 at the ‘cement works’ junction near Dunbar will be closed for surfacing repairs on the night of Wednesday 7 September. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works between 19:30 and … Read Full Article

Works begin on Tuesday 6th September for three nights Overnight road closure in place for safety   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out surfacing improvements on the A887/A87 junction at Bun Loyne, with works set to begin on Tuesday 6th September. The improvements will involve resurfacing the road to make … Read Full Article

RESURFACING WORKS ON THE M9 SOUTHBOUND NEAR POLMONT Overnight carriageway closures 1 – 7 September 2022 A section of the M9 Southbound after Junction 4 at Polmont is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with five nights of resurfacing works scheduled to begin on Thursday 1 September 2022. Thanks to a £295,000 investment … Read Full Article

Project to begin on Sunday 4 September for two nights Overnight road closures to be implemented 4 and 5 September, 8pm to 7am   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential surfacing improvements north of the A82 Laggan Swing Bridge, with works commencing Sunday 4 September. The project will see … Read Full Article

DAYTIME SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR THE A835 SOUTH OF AULTGUISH HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED   Please be advised that due to operational reasons, the surfacing improvements planned for the A835 south of Aultguish have been rescheduled. The improvements were scheduled to begin on Monday 5th September for 10 days; however, works will now start on Thursday … Read Full Article

ADDITIONAL OVERNIGHT ROAD CLOSURE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE A86/A889 JUNCTION TO STRATHMASHIE   Please be advised that due to the public holiday for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, an additional overnight closure is required to complete surfacing improvements on the A86/A889 Junction to Strathmashie. The works were scheduled to be complete by … Read Full Article

Overnight lane closures 28 August – 21 October 2022 Harthill services will remain open Three lanes will be closed overnight on the M8 at Harthill for eight weeks to allow upgrades to be made to the central reserve barrier. The works will take place from Sunday, 28th August until Friday, 21st October. From Junction 5 … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland to offer free guided tours on Doors Open Day Rare chance to visit anchorage chamber, normally closed to the public Charity raffle to visit tower top The Forth Road Bridge is to open its doors to the public on Saturday 24 September as part of Doors Open Day, with free guided tours to … Read Full Article

Pier protection upgrade for three bridges 28-week project commences Sunday 4 September 2022 Safety barrier works are planned on the M9 at three bridges crossing over the motorway between Junctions 6 and 7. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works over 28 weeks, beginning on Sunday 4 September. Barriers protecting the … Read Full Article

Works begin on Sunday 28 August for five nights Overnight road closures, 8pm to 7am   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out surfacing improvements on the A84 between Kildean and Craigforth Roundabouts in Stirling, with works set to get underway on Sunday 28 August. The surfacing improvements will greatly improve … Read Full Article

UPDATE: Ironwork improvement works on the A7 in Hawick have been completed quicker than anticipated. The planned night-time closures for 9, 12 and 13 of September have therefore been cancelled as they will no longer be required Overnight road closures 5-9, 12-16 & 19-20 September 2022 The A7 is set to benefit from carriageway improvements, … Read Full Article

Project to begin on Monday 22 August for ten days Daytime convoy works No works to be undertaken on Saturday or Sunday   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential surfacing improvements on the A835 at Little Garve, with works set to get underway from Monday 22 August. The project … Read Full Article