This article in Bridge Design & Engineering magazine is worth a read for anyone interested in the work BEAR Scotland is doing to mitigate ice accretion on the Queensferry Crossing. It's behind a paywall on the website but Bd&e have agreed to let us share it here.

Our Graduate Engineers will assist our experienced teams delivering multi-million pound programmes and benefit from a graduate training scheme accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers. To find out more visit: bearscot.com/vacancies/grad…

We're hiring! Are you a Chartered or near Chartered Civil or Bridge Design Engineer who wants to make a difference to Scotland’s largest and most iconic bridges? If so, BEAR Scotland has a role for you. To find out more, visit bearscot.com/bridgecareers

Developing tomorrow's engineers: BEAR Scotland were delighted to host work placement experiences for senior pupils from St Margaret's RC Academy in Livingston with an interest in engineering and construction-related careers. Read more ➡️ bearscot.com/developing-tom…

🚗 Today is Animal Road Accident Awareness Day and, as the daylight hours get shorter, we’re asking the public to watch out for animals on the road. 🦌Wild animals such as deer are often casualties of road traffic accidents but pets like cats can sadly be victims too. (1/3)

It's just another roadworks sign, it doesn't mean anything.... Right? Every day roadworkers are at risk of serious injury or death, from drivers ignoring road signs and signals. Don't ignore them! youtu.be/x8AV0vbFLDs buff.ly/3TWji9p #roadsafety #roadworkersatrisk

#snow is falling on the SE network, moving from the SW to NE. C/ways remain clear of any accumulations but snow/sleet can rapidly cool surface temps & cause difficult driving conditions. All routes have been treated and vehicles are on patrol to react but please #drivecarefully

UCI Cycling World Championships 🚴 Sun 6th Aug – Men Elite Road Race Route Road closures will be in place in Edinburgh and Glasgow, as well as rolling road blocks across the route. Plan ahead and visit our website: bit.ly/43oOmCF @CyclingWorlds

This story was four years in the making - and worth a look if only for The Scotsman photographer Lisa's behind-the-scenes video. Many thanks to Transport Scotland and BEAR SE Trunk Roads for giving us exclusive access inside the Queensferry Crossing. scotsman.com/news/transport…

Surface spray on the motorway?💦 Ease off the accelerator - don't brake🚙 Increase your stopping distance🔴 Leave extra time for your journey⌚ More tips: bit.ly/3FesQ9m

❗ NEW ⌚ 14:00 🛣️ #A9 Dunkeld experiencing delays of approx. 15 mins Southbound through the roadworks area. 🗺️ Plan your journey here: bit.ly/3BYdHbc BEAR NW Trunk Roads

❗️ The Met Office has issued AMBER weather warning for the South East. Consider if your journey is necessary, drive to conditions & be prepared for disruption. ⏰ WIND 1800 Sunday 21/01 - 0900 Monday 22/01 Traffic Scotland Winter travel advice: bit.ly/3VPNunz

The #A68 at Jedburgh remains closed following Jed Water bursting it's banks and covering the road in gravel. Our teams are working hard and the road will be reopened once the gravel has been cleared. We thank you for your patience. Traffic Scotland

🌬️BRIDGE UPDATE ⌚15:32 Clackmannanshie - High Winds Dornoch - High Winds Erskine - High Winds QFC - High Winds Forth - Closed for Double Deckers Friarton - High Winds Kessock - High Winds Kincardine - High Winds Skye - Closed for High-Sided Tay - Cars only

BEAR SE Trunk Roads Edinburgh Travel News LATEST UPDATE❗ ⌚03:35 🛣️ #A720 Severe Flooding - NOW FULLY OPEN ✅ Westbound at Lothianburn Junction now OPEN ✅ Eastbound now fully OPEN 👉The entry slip road Westbound at Lothianburn will remain CLOSED to remove flood water. Edinburgh Travel News BEAR SE Trunk Roads

BEAR SE Trunk Roads Edinburgh Travel News LATEST UPDATE❗ ⌚03:55 🛣️ #A720 Severe Flooding - NOW FULLY OPEN ✅ Westbound at Lothianburn Junction now OPEN ✅ Eastbound now fully OPEN ✅The entry slip road Westbound at Lothianburn is now OPEN Edinburgh Travel News BEAR SE Trunk Roads

Be sure to have a WHEELY good journey to Truckfest this weekend at the RoyalHighlandCentre🚛 We expect traffic to be heavier than normal on the #A720 #A90 #A8 #M8 and #M90. Consider active travel or public transport🚶🚍🚆 More Info👉 bit.ly/3y9Uu81 BEAR SE Trunk Roads

🚧 CONTRAFLOW🚧 Saturday 7 September - Saturday 21 September Westbound carriageway of the M8 will be closed between Junctions 5 and 4A with a contraflow arrangement in place on the eastbound carriageway. More information can be found bit.ly/3TcRmj5 BEAR SE Trunk Roads

The first ever Doors Open Days at the Queensferry Crossing is under way today. We're really enjoying sharing our passion for maintaining this awesome bridge. The Forth Bridges education centre in Queensferry is open - come along to enter a charity raffle for 10 tower top trips.