Since April 2022, BEAR Scotland has delivered over £7m of resurfacing, safety improvements and maintenance schemes on behalf of Transport Scotland across many different routes and structures on the North East trunk road network.

Over 50 resurfacing projects have been undertaken which has included various improvements across sections of the A90 Kingsway in Dundee, the M90 between Bridge of Earn and Craigend and on the A95 at Craigellachie. The investment from Transport Scotland has allowed for repairs across the network, creating a smoother and safer journey for road users.

BEAR Scotland has delivered routine maintenance operations and bridge inspections on the bridges and slip roads of the M90 Craigend Interchange and Friarton Bridge. The works involved teams cleaning the bridge deck joints, channels and verges, as well as drainage clearance and hedge maintenance. General inspections of the bridges on the interchange were also carried out to check for defects that might require further investigation.

Road safety and pedestrian safety continues to a high priority, this has seen major footway and crossing improvements commencing on the A96 through Keith. Once the programme of works is complete, pedestrians will benefit for safer crossing points and a smoother footway through the town.

Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North East Operating Company Representative said: “It has been a busy period since the new financial year commenced. We have seen a variety of projects completed which have ensured the North East trunk road network remains at the highest of standards.

“We officially hand over responsibility of the North East unit to a new Operating Company on 16 August. We would like to thank the local communities and motorists for their patience during our time of maintaining and managing trunk roads across the North East of Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland.

“In the coming months we remain committed to improving and maintaining routes, we still have a busy programme of works planned which have been carefully scheduled to cause minimal disruption to motorists.”