Operating Companies
At present the Operating Companies are contracted to manage and maintain the trunk road network on behalf of the Scottish Executive. They undertake:
- Routine and cyclic maintenance
- Emergency response
- Winter maintenance
- Traffic management
- Design and supervision of infrastructure projects
- Maintenance of bridges and structures
- Routine management of the network
- Street lighting and traffic signals
- Structural pavement maintenance
- Road safety schemes
- Road markings
- Safety fence repairs
- Overseeing of works carried out by contractors and utility companies.
The trunk road network is separated into four operational areas. Each area is managed and maintained under a separate contract. The four areas are:
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North West Unit – managed by Scotland TranServ
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North East Unit – managed by Bear Scotland
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South East Unit – managed by Bear Scotland
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South West Unit – managed by Amey.
The Operating Company contracts last for a period of five years with the option of these being extended to seven years.
