• Two overnight road closures on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July 2025

• Works  now expected to be completed by Sunday 27 July

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to continue rockslope works along the A830 at Loch Eilt, east of Ranochan.

During the repairs programme carried out in May, closer inspection revealed that more extensive works would be required to remove further loose rock and debris and install additional anchorages and mesh netting.

Also a full road closure will be in place for two nights on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July between 9pm and 6am to allow for the safe removal of a large boulder. Hourly amnesties will be in operation during this time, at 10pm; 11pm; midnight, with a further amnesty at 3am to allow traffic to pass through the site.

Two-way traffic lights will be in place between 8am and 6pm for the duration of the works to protect the workforce and road users, with completion now expected by Sunday 27 July.

Emergency access will be maintained where possible throughout the closure periods.

Euan Scott, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative, said: “These crucial rockslope repairs east of Ranochan will ensure the continued safe operation of the A830.

“The traffic management arrangements are essential to protect both our workforce and those using the road.

“Our teams are committed to completing these works quickly and with safety as our top priority. We extend our thanks to the local community and road users for their patience while we complete these  improvements.

“We encourage all road users to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date journey information.”

BEAR Scotland has been working with all relevant stakeholders to inform them of the project and share information about the traffic management that will be in place.

Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland at www.traffic.gov.scot or on X at @trafficscotland