OVERNIGHT SURFACING ON A82 AUCH AND RANNOCH MOOR

January 22, 2025

Updated 3 February 2025: Due to changes in the programme of works, overnight surfacing on the A82 at Auch and Rannoch Moor is now expected to start on Monday 17 February. Please see new dates in red below.

 

OVERNIGHT SURFACING ON A82 AUCH AND RANNOCH MOOR

 

  • Works begin on Monday 17 February
  • Overnight road closure in place for safety to morning of Friday 7 March

 

BEAR Scotland, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out surfacing improvements on sections of the A82 between Tyndrum and Glencoe, at Auch and Rannoch Moor.

 

These improvements will involve resurfacing the road to make it more durable and resilient against inclement weather, as well as refreshing road markings.

 

Works will begin on Monday 17 February and are due to be completed by the morning of Friday 7 March. Works will be carried out between the hours of 7pm and 5am each night with no works on Friday or Saturday evenings. Outwith these hours traffic management will be removed however, a 30mph speed limit will remain in place, as traffic will be travelling over a temporary surface.

 

Location Start Finish
A82 Auch 7pm on Monday 17 February 5am on Thursday 20 February
A82 Rannoch Moor 7pm on Thursday 20 February 5am on Friday 7 March

 

In order to protect the workforce and the travelling public, the A82 will be closed in both directions each night between 7pm and 5am. During periods of closure, amnesties at 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, 12pm, 2am and 4am will allow waiting vehicles to be escorted through the site.

 

Access for emergency services and scheduled bus services will be maintained for the full duration of the works. An alternative route is also available via the A85 and A828 for those who do not wish to wait for amnesty.

 

Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative, said “These essential resurfacing works will upgrade the existing road surface, greatly improving the quality and safety for road users. The refreshed road markings will also improve visibility to enhance road safety.

 

“We thank motorists for their patience ahead of these road improvements.”

 

Real-time journey planning information can be obtained by visiting www.traffic.gov.scot or X @trafficscotland.