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A83 EMERGENCY WORKS AND INSPECTIONS FOLLOWING HEAVY RAINFALL

November 4, 2025

Hillside inspections and emergency roadside drainage works continue this morning at A83 Rest and Be Thankful. A83 traffic has been diverted onto the Old Military Road from around 8pm last night, after extremely heavy and persistent rainfall caused drainage systems to overflow. Euan Scott, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative, said: “Our teams are working hard … Continued

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A83 TO REOPEN FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL BOULDER WORKS

October 28, 2025

The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful will reopen at 2:30pm today following the successful operation to make a boulder safe on the hillside.   The Old Military Road was used on Monday to allow a helicopter to ferry equipment onto the hillside, and the road between Ardgarten and the viewpoint car park was … Continued

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BOULDER REMOVAL ON A83 REST AND BE THANKFUL

October 24, 2025

Clarification: During the full closure on Tuesday and Wednesday, hard closure points will be in place from the Rest and Be Thankful viewpoint carpark and west of Ardgarten on the A83. Local access will be permitted up to these points from Inveraray and Tarbet.  A83 traffic diverted onto Old Military Road on Monday 27 October … Continued

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CARRIAGEWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON A83 SOUTH OF LOW BALLEVAIN

October 16, 2025

Updated 3 December 2025: Due to the poor weather forecast, works on the A83 at Drum will not go ahead tonight (Wednesday 3 December). Please see new end date below. Overnight carriageway improvements from Wednesday 5 November Road closure with hourly amnesties   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will undertake essential carriageway improvements … Continued

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OVERNIGHT SURFACING ON A83 NORTH OF STONEFIELD JUNCTION

October 14, 2025

Updated 4 November 2025: Due to the poor weather forecast, overnight surfacing on the A83 north of Stonefield junction could not be completed last night. Operatives will return tonight (Tuesday 4 November) for one more shift. Please see new end date below. Works start on Wednesday 22 October Overnight road closures with hourly amnesties   … Continued

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SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS AT TWO LOCATIONS ON THE A835 CONON BRIDGE

October 10, 2025

Updated 26 November 2025: Due to poor weather affecting other works, surfacing on the A835 at Conon Bridge has been rescheduled. Please see new dates below. Carriageway improvement works to start on Sunday 23 November Lane closure with convoy between 8pm and 6am On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential … Continued

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A83 REST AND BE THANKFUL REMAINS CLOSED WITH DIVERSION ONTO THE OLD MILITARY ROAD DUE TO STORM AMY

October 4, 2025

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 … Continued

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OLD MILITARY ROAD DIVERSION FOR A83 REST AND BE THANKFUL

September 30, 2025

A83 diversion from 6pm on Tuesday 30 September 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 today (Tuesday 30 September) as a precaution. The forecast and hillside conditions will continue to be monitored with further updates to … Continued

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BRIDGE MAINTENANCE ON THE A835 INCHBAE BRIDGE

September 22, 2025

Bridge deck refurbishment works start on Monday 29 September for seven weeks Temporary two-way traffic lights to be used 24 hours per day throughout project with a 30mph speed restriction Some use of 10mph convoy as required   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland are set to carry out essential bridge maintenance works on … Continued

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CARRIAGEWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON A83 SOUTH OF INVERNEIL

September 18, 2025

Updated 20 October 2025: Due to the poor weather forecast for tonight, works on the A83 at South of Inverneil will now be completed by the morning of Wednesday 22 October. Please see updated dates below in red. Works start on Tuesday 30 September Overnight road closures with hourly amnesties   BEAR Scotland, on behalf … Continued

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DRAINAGE WORKS ON A83 NEAR LOCH FYNE OYSTER BAR

September 18, 2025

  Drainage ditching works start on Monday 29 September Temporary traffic lights in place until Friday 3 October     BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage ditching works on the A83 near Loch Fyne Oyster Bar. Works will be carried out between the hours of 8am and … Continued

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OVERNIGHT CARRIAGEWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON A83 NEAR KENNACRAIG FERRY TERMINAL JUNCTION

September 10, 2025

Update on 17 September 2025: Following dates changing elsewhere on the programme, works on the A83 at Kennacraig Ferry Terminal have been has been delayed by one night. See all updates below. Overnight road closures with hourly amnesties from Monday 22 September for six nights BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will undertake essential … Continued

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