Update 4 October: The A83 at Strone Point, Inveraray is now partially clear and is passible for vehicles. Potential delays to be expected in the area while traffic clears. The Old Military Road remains in operation as previously communicated.

• Ongoing yellow weather warning for 4 and 5 October

Due to the continued wet weather forecast and ongoing yellow weather warning, the A83 Rest and Be Thankful will remain closed with traffic diverted onto the Old Military Road today (4 October) and overnight into tomorrow (5 October).

BEAR Scotland will continue to monitor the forecast and conditions, and further updates will follow. The use of the diversion route to protect the safety of road users.

Please be aware that the A83 is currently closed at Strone Point, Inverary due to a fallen tree. Due to the size of the tree and where is has fallen, specialist subcontractors have been called to assess the tree and remove it as quickly and safety as possible. Updates regarding the status of this closure, and other closures across the network, can be found on the Traffic Scotland website here – Traffic Scotland | Trunk road traffic updates & route planner.

For those who it may suit, there are ferries available from Dunoon to Gourock. More information can be found at the Western Ferries website – Western Ferries (Clyde) Ltd. 

BEAR Scotland thanks the public in advance for their patience and understanding with the increase of trunk road closures as a result of Storm Amy. The team continues to work hard to maintain safety for both the travelling public and the BEAR Scotland operations team.