DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ON A83 NORTH LODGE, CLACHAN

October 13, 2026

  • Drainage improvement works start on Wednesday 21 October

  • Temporary traffic lights with convoy system until Friday 23 October

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage construction works on the A83, with works planned to start on Wednesday 21 October.

 

These works will be carried out between the hours of 8am and 4:30pm each day and are expected to be completed by the evening of Friday 23 October.

 

To protect both roadworkers and motorists, temporary traffic lights will be in place with a convoy system to guide road users safely through the site. All traffic management will be removed outwith working hours.

 

Access through the worksite for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.

 

Euan Burnett, BEAR Scotland’s North West Planned Maintenance Manager said; “These essential construction works will help reduce instances of flooding on this section of the A83 trunk road and provide a safer route for motorists using the carriageway.

 

“Our teams will complete the works efficiently and safely, and we thank the local community and road users for their patience in advance while we complete these works. We encourage motorists to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date travel information.”

 

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