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June 13, 2022

SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS UNDERWAY ON THE A887 NEAR DUNDREGGAN ESTATE

Project to continue for five days     Surfacing improvements on the A887 near Dundreggan Estate are underway. The programme of improvements will see over 600 metres of the A887 resurfaced, promoting better ride comfort and safer journeys for road users. The project got underway today (Tuesday 14 June) and will continue over five days, … Read Full Article

June 13, 2022

SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR THE A9 NEAR HELMSDALE

Project to begin on Wednesday 15 June over four days   Motorists using the A9 south of Helmsdale are set to benefit from an improved road surface, with works due to get underway on Wednesday 15 June. The programme of improvements will see over 1km of the A9 resurfaced, creating a smoother and safer journey … Read Full Article

June 13, 2022

A1 RESURFACING: Penmanshiel & South of Tyne Bridge Northbound

Overnight roadworks 4–8th July and 11–14th July Nine nights of overnight closures planned on the A1 The A1 is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with a total of 10 nights of resurfacing works in two locations set to begin on Monday 4 July 2022. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company … Read Full Article

June 13, 2022

INVESTIGATION WORKS ON A1 SOUTHBOUND

Overnight Closures on Wednesday 22  and Thursday 23 June 2022 Overnight closures on the A1 Southbound are planned on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 June as Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland carries out coring investigation works at Gladsmuir Junction and Abbotsview. To ensure the safety of roadworkers as well as the travelling public, there … Read Full Article

June 10, 2022

£680,000 SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR A90 BETWEEN MYREKIRK AND SWALLOW ROUNDABOUTS

Works start Thursday 16 June for one week   A contraflow system will be in place over the weekend A 10mph convoy system will be in operation overnight during the week   A section of the A90 southbound in Dundee is set to benefit from surfacing improvements worth £680,000, with works set to get underway … Read Full Article

June 10, 2022

£50,000 SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR THE A90 SOUTHBOUND APPROACH TO KINGSWAY

Tuesday 28 June   TWO ADDITIONAL OVERNIGHT ROAD CLOSURES PLANNED FOR ONGOING SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE A90 SOUTHBOUND APPROACH TO KINGSWAY     Please be advised that ongoing overnight surfacing improvements on the A90 southbound in Dundee require addition road closures. The project was due to switch to overnight convoy operation from tonight (Tuesday 28 … Read Full Article

June 10, 2022

OVERNIGHT SURFACING PROJECT PLANNED FOR A84 BUCHANY

Project set to begin on Wednesday 15 June for one night Overnight road closure in place for safety, 8pm to 6am   An essential surfacing project on the A84 north of Doune worth £10,000 is set the take place on Wednesday 15 June. The project will see a section of the A84 at Buchany resurfaced … Read Full Article

June 10, 2022

£30,000 SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR A96 BETWEEN NORTHFIELD ROUNDABOUT AND DR GREYS ROUNDABOUT

MEDIA UPDATE: ADDITIONAL NIGHT OF WORKS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE A96 BETWEEN NORTHFIELD ROUNDABOUT AND DR GRAY’S ROUNDABOUT   Please be advised that due to operational reasons, an additional night of works is required to complete the surfacing improvements on the A96 between Northfield Roundabout and Dr Gray’s Roundabout near Elgin. The … Read Full Article

June 10, 2022

£195,000 OVERNIGHT SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR THE A90 SOUTH OF CRIMOND

Works start Monday 13 June for three nights   A section of the A90 south of Crimond is set to benefit from £195,000 worth of surfacing improvements with works due to start on Monday 13 June. The project will address defects in the road surface on the section of the A90 near Rattray, creating a … Read Full Article

June 9, 2022

£45,000 SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR A95 NORTH OF B9152 JUNCTION

Works start Monday 13 June for two nights A section of the A95 near Aviemore is set to benefit from surfacing improvements worth £45,000 with work set to get underway on Monday 13 June. The £45,000 investment from Transport Scotland will address defects in the road surface of the A95 north of the B9152 junction, … Read Full Article

June 8, 2022

RESURFACING THE M8 WESTBOUND HARD SHOULDER

Overnight road closure 15 June 2022 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to resurface 420 metres of the westbound hard shoulder of the M8 between Junctions 3A and 4. The works will take place on the night of Wednesday 15 June. For the safety of workers and road users, the westbound carriageway of … Read Full Article

June 8, 2022

DEVELOPING TOMORROW’S ENGINEERS

BEAR Scotland hosts work placement week for local school pupils BEAR Scotland were delighted to host work placement experiences in May for senior pupils from St Margaret’s Academy in Livingston with an interest in engineering and construction-related careers. The placements were provided in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) West Lothian. Twelve senior pupils … Read Full Article