MAJOR RESURFACING ON THE A83 BETWEEN TARBERT AND INVERARAY

July 16, 2026

Updated 27 July 2026: Due to changes elsewhere in the programme, the major resurfacing project on the A83 between Tarbert and Inveraray will now start on Tuesday 28 July. Please see new dates below. Works start on Tuesday 28 July Overnight road closures with amnesties in place until Thursday 20 August Four nights of 10mph … Continued

SHORT CLOSURE OF A835 AT LOCH GARVE

July 10, 2026

10-minute overnight closure to repair a pothole BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are currently undertaking works to replace the retaining wall and install new safety barriers on the A835 at Loch Garve, a mile south of Garve. Due to damage to the existing retaining wall and safety barriers, temporary traffic lights and a … Continued

SAFETY BARRIER REPLACMENT ON A830 AT MALLAIG

July 7, 2026

Works start on Monday 13 July Temporary traffic lights in place until Monday 27 July BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out works to replace the safety barrier on the A830 on the approach to Mallaig from Monday 13 July. Works will be carried out between the hours of 8am … Continued

A83 LOCH RESTIL TO BUTTERBRIDGE EMBANKMENT STABILISATION

July 6, 2026

Works start on Monday 13 July 24/7 two-way traffic lights with a single lane closure and 30mph speed limit in place until Monday 14 September BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out embankment stabilisation works on the A83 between Loch Restil and Butterbridge from Monday 13 July. Works will be … Continued

RESURFACING ON THE A83 AT KENNACRAIG

July 3, 2026

Updated 27 July 2026: Due to an equipment issue, resurfacing on the A83 at Kennacraig could not be completed last night as planned. Operatives will return tonight to complete the works. Please see new end date below.  Carriageway resurfacing to start on Thursday 16 July Evening and overnight road closure with hourly amnesties   BEAR … Continued

A83 CAMPBELTOWN SURFACING IN THREE LOCATIONS

June 30, 2026

Resurfacing works to start on Sunday 5 July Various traffic management arrangements in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is planning to carry out overnight carriageway resurfacing works on the A83 trunk road at various points in Campbeltown, aimed at enhancing road safety and conditions for motorists. These works are planned to take … Continued

BRIDGE INVESTIGATION WORKS ON A835 NEAR GARVE

June 19, 2026

Two nights of overnight bearing investigations on Thursday 25 and Saturday 27 June Single lane closure during the works   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out investigation works on the bridge crossing the Black Water River on the A835, approximately 8 miles north of Garve.   Two nights of … Continued

SAFETY BARRIER REPLACEMENT WORKS ON THE A83 AT WESTPORT

June 10, 2026

Works begin Monday 22 June for 14 days Single lane closure with temporary 30mph speed limit and 24-hour temporary traffic lights in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential routine safety barrier replacement works on the A83 at Westport, north of Machrihanish, from Monday 22 June. The works, … Continued

DITCH IMPROVEMENT WORKS AT A83 GLEN KINGLAS

June 5, 2026

Works start on Thursday 11 June Temporary traffic lights in place until Thursday 25 June BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out ditch improvements on the A83 at Glen Kinglas starting on Thursday 11 June. The ditch running alongside the A83 will be realigned to help maintain proper drainage in the … Continued

A83 REST AND BE THANKFUL TRAFFIC LIGHTS TO BE REMOVED FOR SUMMER

May 28, 2026

Traffic lights will be removed on the evening of Friday 29 May Hillside monitoring continues throughout summer   BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to complete the current phase of  essential maintenance works at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful this week. Works will continue until the evening of Friday 29 … Continued

RESURFACING ON THE A83 BETWEEN BELLOCHANTUY AND TANGY

May 21, 2026

 Updated 16 July 2026: Due to operational challenges, works on the A83 at Tangy require an additional night and will now be completed by Monday 20 July. Please see new end date below in red. Works start on Sunday 14 June Road closure with amnesties BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to … Continued

CARRIAGEWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON A83 THROUGH ARROCHAR

May 8, 2026

Updated 11 June 2026: Resurfacing on the A83 through Arrochar requires an additional night to complete works. Please see information below. Second phase of works to commence on Wednesday 20 May Road closure with hourly amnesties in the northern part of the village BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out a second … Continued