A85 Between Crieff and Comrie | Carriageway Improvements
UPDATE (05/05/2026): BEAR Scotland operatives are set to return to repair a small section of carriageway on the A85 between Crieff and Comrie at Monzievaird Old Schoolhouse between 7pm on Monday 11 May and 6am on Tuesday 12 May.
To protect roadworkers and the travelling public, the road will be closed overnight with timed access at 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, midnight, 1am, 2am, 3am, 4am and 5am will allow waiting vehicles to be escorted safely through the site under a 10mph convoy.
UPDATE (23/03/2026): Due to the unsuitable weather forecast for tonight (Monday 23 March), works on the A85 between Crieff and Comrie will now start on Tuesday 24 March.
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential road improvements on the A85. These works will cover 0.25km on the single carriageway between Crieff and Comrie from Tuesday 24 March.
These carriageway improvements will be carried out between 7pm and 6am, with works expected to be completed by the morning of Friday 27 March.
To protect roadworkers and the travelling public, this section of the A85 will be closed overnight. Amnesty periods provided at 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, midnight, 1am, 2am, 3am, 4am and 5am will allow waiting vehicles to be escorted safely through the site under a 10mph convoy.
A lane closure with temporary traffic lights will also be required during between 6am and 7pm on Wednesday 25 March.
The road will be open as normal from 6am each day to keep disruption to a minimum, with a speed restriction of 30mph in place as traffic will be running over a temporary road surface with no road markings.
Access through the works site for emergency services will be maintained at all times.
Euan Scott, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “These crucial surfacing projects along the A85 will fix existing defects and significantly enhance the driving experience for all motorists.
“Our teams are committed to executing these works quickly and with safety as our top priority. We extend our gratitude to the local community and road users for their patience while we complete the improvements.
“To minimise delays, we recommend that motorists plan their journeys in advance by consulting the Traffic Scotland website for real-time travel updates.”
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