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
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
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
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
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
Road reopened at 9:30am following clean up operation and inspections Traffic lights at Glen Kinglas and Rest and Be Thankful The A83 reopened at 9.30am this morning, following a clean up operation and safety inspections carried out by BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland. To protect the public, the A83 had been closed … Continued
Sections of the A83 affected by landslides. Clean up and hillside inspections are ongoing. Diversions expected to remain in place until at least Tuesday 2 September due to risk of further debris. Heavy, persistent rainfall in the early hours of Monday 1 September has caused several landslides along the A83, with the worst-affected areas … Continued
A brief update to advise that there has been a landslide at A83 Butterbridge (Between Rest and Be Thankful and Glen Kinglas) resulting in the road being closed. Traffic is being diverted via the A819, A85 and A82. Our operational emergency team is on site assessing the situation which will also require geotechnical inspection in … Continued
Update on 17 September 2025: Following a review of the programme of works at A83 Tayinloan, some of the working days have changed. See all updates below. Overnight road closures with hourly amnesties from Monday 25 August Lane closures with 2-way temporary traffic lights from Wednesday 10 September BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, … Continued
At BEAR Scotland, we take pride in keeping Scotland’s roads safe and resilient. We recently undertook a complex rock slope remediation project on the A830 east of Ranochan, a key route in the West Highlands linking Fort William, Mallaig, local communities and tourism hotspots. What was initially expected to be a straightforward job to remove loose … Continued
Updated 24 September 2025: Due to delays caused by poor weather conditions, the programme of works on the A830 between Lochailort and Glenfinnan has changed. Please find new dates below. Overnight closures from Wednesday 6 August BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, will undertake overnight resurfacing works on the A830, between Lochailort … Continued
Updated 11 August 2025: Due to changes elsewhere in the programme, works on the A83 Port Ann will now start on Tuesday 12 August. See new dates below. Carriageway improvements starting Tuesday 12 August Road closures with hourly amnesties BEAR Scotland will undertake essential surfacing and road marking improvements on the A83 near … Continued
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