A83 traffic rerouted from midnight on Monday 26 August Due to the weather forecast, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road, as a precaution, from midnight on Monday 26 August to allow road users travelling along the A83 Rest and Be Thankful to continue their journeys safely. A decision will be … Continued
Traffic has returned to A83 at Rest and Be Thankful Due to improved weather conditions, traffic returned to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful operated by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland shortly after 10am this morning, Thursday 22 August. The short Old Military Road local diversion had been in use as … Continued
Works begin with overnight road closure in place for safety on Sunday 15 September for five nights Road users travelling on the A830 through the village of Glenfinnan will benefit from improved safety features with works set to be carried out by BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, next month. This second … Continued
Masonry repairs on the South Craleckan retaining wall on the A83, just south of Inveraray, start Monday 19 August for around three weeks Single lane closure with temporary traffic lights in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out masonry repairs on the South Craleckan retaining wall on the A83, … Continued
Traffic returns to A83 Rest and Be Thankful following site inspection Following a site inspection by Geotechnical Engineers at the Rest and be Thankful, traffic will return to the trunk road operated by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland from around 11am on Tuesday 6 August. The short Old Military Road local … Continued
A83 local diversion from 6pm on Sunday 4 August In response to the wet weather forecast, BEAR Scotland will be diverting traffic at the Rest and Be Thankful onto the Old Military Road from 6pm this evening (Sunday 4 August) as a precaution. A decision will be made about returning traffic to the A83 trunk … Continued
Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, works on the A83 North of Campbeltown will now be completed by 5am on Thursday 29 August. Overnight road closure and timed access Monday 29 July to morning of Thursday 29 August BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to undertake essential road surface enhancements at four … Continued
Drainage works planned for five days starting Monday 29 July Temporary traffic lights between 8:30am and 4:30pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage construction works on the A83 between Arrochar and Tarbet from Monday 29 July. These drainage construction works will continue for five days between … Continued
Overnight road closure and timed access Monday 29 July to Tuesday 13 August BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to undertake essential road surface improvements at two locations on the A83, North of Campbeltown. The first location at Drumore is scheduled to start at 7pm on Monday 29 July and due … Continued
Update: Repairs on Inchbae Bridge on the A835 are now due to be completed by the end of September. Concrete repairs started on 8 July Traffic lights will be in place until Friday 4 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, started essential concrete repair works on the A835 at Inchbae bridge on … Continued
UPDATE: Road improvements on the A83 South of Kilchenzie are now due to start on Monday 8 July instead of Sunday 7 July. Please see updated dates below. Overnight road closure and timed access Monday 8 July to Friday 12 July BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to undertake essential road surface improvements totalling … Continued
Due to severe weather delaying other programmed works, works at A830 Loch Eil have been delayed and will end at 7pm on Thursday 8 August 2024. See updates below. Surface improvements began Tuesday 6 August for three days Convoy with lane closures, 7am to 7pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, plan to … Continued
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