Update 18 June 2025: Due to weather delays, work on the A835 at Garve now require one extra night and will finish on the morning of Friday 20 June. Please see new dates below. Works starting on Wednesday 11 June Full road closure between 8pm and 6am with amnesties On behalf of Transport … Continued
Traffic returned to A83 at Rest and Be Thankful at around 10am on Tuesday 27 May Due to improved weather conditions, traffic returned to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful operated by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland at around 10am this morning, Tuesday 27 May. The short Old Military Road local … Continued
Bridge investigations Wednesday 28 May and Wednesday 4 June Two-way traffic lights in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential maintenance work on the A83 Garron Bridge. The bridge carries the A83 carriageway over Gearr Abhainn which connects Dubh Loch with Loch Shira. This essential maintenance … Continued
Surfacing works start Monday 26 May until Friday 30 May Daytime single lane closures with two-way traffic lights Layby closure on Friday 30 May BEAR Scotland is set to carry out essential improvement works on the private access at the A835 Ardcharnich Bridge near Braes of Ullapool from Monday 26 May to Friday 30 … Continued
A83 traffic will be rerouted to Old Military Road from 8pm on Friday 23 May Traffic expected to return to A83 trunk road by Tuesday 27 May Due to the forecast for heavy rain over the weekend, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road, as a precaution, from 8pm on Friday 23 … Continued
Update 2 June 2025: Due to the heavy rain forecast, works on the A835 west of Tarvie will not start on Monday 2 June as planned. Works will now commence on Tuesday 3 June at 7pm. Please see new dates below. Works start on Tuesday 3 June Road closure with amnesties BEAR Scotland, working on … Continued
Operatives return to A830 east of Ranochan from Wednesday 28 May One night road closure on Saturday 31 May BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to continue rockslope works alongside the A830 at Loch Eilt, east of Ranochan. During the course of works in March, closer inspection revealed that more … Continued
Construction works start on Tuesday 6 May Temporary traffic lights in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential footway construction works on the A83 Millknowe Road, Campbeltown between Albyn Avenue and Glengyle Road. The works are programmed to be undertaken from Tuesday 6 May until Thursday 15 … Continued
Surfacing improvements start on Wednesday 23 April Lane closure with convoy between 7pm and 6am On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential surfacing improvements on the A835 between Mulbie and Easter Kinkell, with works set to get underway from Wednesday 23 April. The £750,000 investment by Transport Scotland … Continued
Updated 14 May 2025: Due to supply delays, carriageway improvements on the A83 through Ardrishaig are now expected to be completed by the morning of Friday 23 May. Please see new dates below. Carriageway improvement works start on Thursday 24 April Overnight traffic lights with convoy BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, … Continued
Updated 13 March 2025: The sea wall repair on the A83 north of Inveraray was completed earlier than anticipated on Thursday 13 March. The traffic lights and 30mph restriction have now been removed. Works begin Monday 3 March for four weeks Two-way temporary traffic lights in place for safety Road users will benefit from enhanced … Continued
Updated 4 March 2025: Due to poor weather conditions, resurfacing on the A83 south of Muasdale will not go ahead tonight, Tuesday 4 March. Works will resume on Wednesday 5 March from 7pm. Please see new information below. Road surfacing improvements from Sunday 2 March until Tuesday 11 March Overnight road closure between 7pm … Continued
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