Three weeks of works beginning Monday 10 February 2025 Temporary Traffic Signals with 30mph speed restriction BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage works on the A83, at Auchindrain, north of Furnace following a landslip event. The works will take place over three weeks beginning Monday 10 … Continued
Drainage works starting Monday 10 February Two-way temporary traffic lights between 8am and 4pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage construction works between Succoth and Arrochar on the A83, with works planned to commence on Monday 10 February, with completion by Friday 14 February, weather permitting. … Continued
Updated 21 February 2025: Due to poor weather conditions, works on the A835 South of Contin will now begin on Monday 24 February. See updated dates below. Works to begin on Monday 24 February Lane closure with convoy On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential surfacing improvements on the A835 … Continued
Road between Inveraray and Tarbet open to traffic following Storm Eowyn debris clear-up The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful re-opened to traffic at approximately 9.20pm this evening under convoy control. This follows the closure of the road between the Rest and be Thankful Viewpoint (at its junction with the B828) and Ardgartan this … Continued
Road closed between the Rest and be Thankful Viewpoint Car Park and Ardgartan The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful has been closed between the Viewpoint Car Park (junction between the A83 and B828) and Ardgartan this afternoon due to the high wind speeds associated with Storm Éowyn. The wind strength being … Continued
Updated 20 January 2025: Traffic lights at the A835 Silverbridge, north of Garve will now be in place between 7am and 7pm from Monday 20 until Wednesday 22 January. Essential repair works to the south underpass beneath A835 from Monday 13 January Temporary footpath closure BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set … Continued
Traffic returned to the main trunk road at 1pm on Thursday 2 January Traffic returned to the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful at 1pm today under traffic light control. The Old Military Road had been used as a precaution since 4pm on Sunday 29 December, in response to a forecast for … Continued
A83 traffic to be rerouted onto Old Military Road from 4pm on Sunday 29 December Given the forecast for heavy rain commencing on Sunday, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road as a precaution from 4pm on Sunday 29 December to allow road users travelling along the A83 Rest and Be Thankful to continue their journey safely. … Continued
Updated 18 December 2024: Due to transportation issues, the barrier installation on the A830 south of Mallaig is unable to go ahead as planned. As an immediate safety measure, the area will be coned with an extended 30mph speed restriction in place until a permanent solution is undertaken in January 2025. Temporary traffic lights will … Continued
A83 traffic to be rerouted onto Old Military Road from 2pm on Saturday 23 November Due to the arrival of Storm Bert and forecast for heavy snow followed by rain and snow melt on Saturday, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road as a precaution from mid-afternoon on Saturday 23 November to allow … Continued
Updated 17 December 2024: Due to low temperatures, works on the A83 between Ardgartan and Honeymoon Bridge have been paused and will resume on Tuesday 14 January 2025. Works begin Monday 2 December at 8pm Overnight road closure with diversion and timed access BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to … Continued
Updated on 22 November 2024 – Storm Bert has delayed these works and will now take place on Tuesday 26 November. New dates below. Works begin Tuesday 26 November at 8pm Overnight road closure with diversion and timed access BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to undertake road surface improvements on … Continued
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