Here at BEAR Scotland, we undertake detailed ecological and environmental surveys prior to starting projects. This helps us understand our impact on the environment and allows us to take the necessary steps to protect the natural world. When carrying out assessments, our environmental team need to take into account the type of works, seasonality, the … Continued
The A83 has been closed this morning due to hillside concerns. Rainfall overnight has triggered a debris slide, which is ongoing. Geotechnical engineers are monitoring the situation as it develops. As an immediate safety precaution, traffic has been moved to the diversion route via the A83/A82/A85 and A819 until the situation has stabilised and been … Continued
Road surfacing improvements from Wednesday 11 September for two days Day time lane closures with a convoy between 7am and 7pm. On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out surface improvements on the A83 to the west of Butterbridge, with works set to get underway from Wednesday 11 September. The resurfacing … Continued
In the first quarter of 2024, BEAR Scotland completed a range of infrastructure enhancements on the North West trunk road network, supported by a combined investment of £22 million from Transport Scotland. In addition to proactive improvements, BEAR Scotland continued to support communities through a challenging winter by responding to the aftermath of storms and … Continued
Across the North West of Scotland, the trunk road network was affected by the heavy rain that fell this weekend, with the Argyll area seeing a month’s worth of rainfall, around 160mm, fall over 36 hours. The rain caused seven landslides to reach the A83, four to be caught in debris pits, nets and … Continued
A83 affected by several landslides Clean up operations well underway Around 9,500 tonnes of debris removed from the trunk road so far Following the heavy and persistent rainfall on Friday evening and over the weekend, work is now well underway to clear the affected sections of the A83. Within the road closed section … Continued
From April to June over £16.5M has been invested in the North West trunk road network on behalf of Transport Scotland, with schemes being promoted across the Planned and Routine Maintenance, Minor Improvements, Bridges, Active Travel & Road Safety Teams. With the better weather and successful completion of winter service, good progress has been made … Continued
From January to March over £18M has been invested in the North West Trunk Road network on behalf of Transport Scotland, with schemes being promoted across the Planned Maintenance, Minor Improvements, Bridge, Road Lighting, Active Travel & Road Safety Teams. Despite particularly poor weather, good progress has been made on many projects. On the A9 … Continued
The first phase was completed on Thursday 22 December. The second phase begins on Tuesday 31 January for seven nights. Overnight lane closures with convoy system in place for safety, 7pm to 5am. The first phase of an important road improvement project on the A83 south of Butterbridge was completed on 22 December … Continued
General Our general FAQs. Read frequently asked questions here. Major works on M8 Junction 3 slip road A major refurbishment of the bridge that carries the eastbound slip road off the M8 at Junction 3 near Livingston over the A899 is planned to start early in 2023 for six months. Read frequently asked questions … Continued
A9 Kessock Bridge Improvements BEAR Scotland is carrying out improvement works on Kessock Bridge on the A9 which crosses the Beauly Firth, north of Inverness. Read more here. Queensferry Crossing Diversion Process BEAR Scotland has installed an automated barrier system on both sides of the Queensferry Crossing that allows traffic to be diverted onto the Forth … Continued
Thursday 17 September MEDIA UPDATE: OVERNIGHT SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON A82 BETWEEN TARBET AND ARDLUI POSTPONED FOLLOWING LANDSLIP AT THE REST AND BE THANKFUL Please be advised that due to a recent landslip on the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful, the surfacing improvements planned for two locations on the A82 near Loch Lomond … Continued
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