BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is advising road users of planned overnight works on the A828 between Ledaig and Benderloch, approximately two miles north of Connel Bridge.
Night-time working will take place between Monday 18 May and Saturday 30 May between the hours of 9pm and 6am. During safety-critical activities, traffic will be required to stop in both directions for short periods of up to 10 minutes. These operations are essential to allow teams to safely carry out rockslope stabilisation on the route.
The overnight schedule has been carefully planned to take place when traffic flows are lower, helping to reduce disruption. To facilitate this work and ensure the safety of both the workforce and road users, temporary traffic lights will remain in place 24 hours a day for the duration of the works.
These operations will also be coordinated with separate night-time resurfacing works at the A828 Connel Bridge, which are due to begin on 18 May for six nights. The Connel Bridge works will be delivered under a road closure from 10pm until 6am with amnesty periods at midnight, 2am and 4am each night. Traffic management across both schemes will be coordinated, and the Ledaig works will be managed to ensure that vehicles can access the Connel Bridge amnesty periods. Access for emergency services will be maintained.
Michael Baxter, BEAR Scotland’s North West Improvements Scheme Manager said: “These works are essential to ensure the long‑term safety and resilience of the route. Carrying out these safety-critical activities overnight, when traffic flows are lower, will help ensure the works can be delivered safely for both the workforce and road users.
“We thank local residents, businesses, and road users for their continued patience and understanding while these vital safety improvements are delivered on this key route.”
The current phase of rockslope stabilisation works at Ledaig recommenced in April and are expected to continue for up to six months. These works include installation of a temporary working platform to allow safe access to the slope, followed by activities such as loose rock removal and installation of netting and rock anchors.
A further phase of works will be required to address the final section of the rock slope. Options for this phase are currently being developed by BEAR Scotland’s geotechnical specialists in collaboration with Transport Scotland. Further information will be shared once these plans have been finalised.
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