BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out essential tree‑felling and landscaping works on the A82 near Luss. A number of diseased larch trees beside the trunk road at Arnburn, south of Luss, must be removed following a Statutory Plant Health Notice issued by Scottish Forestry for Phytophthora Ramorum.

The works will take place from the evening of Friday 27 March until the morning of Wednesday 1 April, including through the weekend.

To protect road users and the workforce, this section of the A82 will be closed between 8pm and 6am each night. Hourly amnesties at 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, midnight, 1am, 2am, 3am, 4am and 5am will allow traffic to pass through the site under convoy control at a temporary 10mph speed limit.

Phytophthora Ramorum is a highly infectious tree disease commonly affecting larch. It has been prevalent in south‑west Scotland for many years, with sporadic outbreaks elsewhere. The disease cannot be eradicated; removing infected and adjacent trees is the only effective way to slow its spread.

The project is being managed by BEAR Scotland and delivered by specialist contractor Ayrshire Tree Surgeons, using mechanical tree‑removal equipment. Consultation has taken place with relevant stakeholders.

Steve Taylor, BEAR Scotland’s Planned Maintenance Manager, said: “It is essential that we carry out these works to help limit the spread of disease among larch trees and comply with the requirements of Scottish Forestry.

“We recognise this may cause some disruption, which is why the work is scheduled overnight when traffic levels are lower. There may be a slight increase in noise, and we apologise for any inconvenience. We thank the local community and all road users for their understanding.”

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