Traffic returned to the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful under convoy around 3:30pm on Tuesday 17 September Following a hillside inspection and safety review this morning, traffic has now returned to the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful under convoy control. Around 500 tonnes of material was contained by the … Continued
The A83 at the Rest and be Thankful reopened at 11:00am this morning via the Old Military Road short local diversion, following a safety review by BEAR Scotland. The A83 had been closed due to hillside concerns, with rainfall overnight triggering a 500-tonne landslide. Geotechnical engineers have now assessed the situation and reported that the … Continued
The A83 has been closed this morning due to hillside concerns. Rainfall overnight has triggered a debris slide, which is ongoing. Geotechnical engineers are monitoring the situation as it develops. As an immediate safety precaution, traffic has been moved to the diversion route via the A83/A82/A85 and A819 until the situation has stabilised and been … Continued
Updated 31 October 2024: Due to changes in the programme of works, the second phase of these works on the A835 at Inverlael Farm are now due to start on Tuesday 26 November. Please see new dates below in red. Works to begin on Tuesday 1 October Lane closure with 10mph convoy BEAR Scotland, working … Continued
• Resurfacing improvements start Sunday 29 September until the morning of Tuesday 22 October • Overnight road closure with timed access 7pm to 5am BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are carrying out overnight road enhancements on the A83 north of Tarbert at Stonefield from Sunday 29 September until the morning of Tuesday 22 … Continued
Update: Due to a quarry breakdown, the works at A830 East of Beasdale will not take place today, Friday 27 September, and works will resume for completion on Monday 30 September. New dates below. Daytime lane closures East of Beasdale started Wednesday 25 September for three days Overnight road closures East of A861 Junction beginning … Continued
Road surfacing improvements from Wednesday 11 September for two days Day time lane closures with a convoy between 7am and 7pm. On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out surface improvements on the A83 to the west of Butterbridge, with works set to get underway from Wednesday 11 September. The resurfacing … Continued
Overnight drainage investigation works from Wednesday 11 September to Friday 13 September Temporary traffic lights between 7pm and 6am BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A83 in Lochgilphead, between the Esso Garage on Paterson Street, and Kilmory Industrial Estate with works planned to … Continued
Repairs to the historic Aray Bridge on the A83 at Inveraray start Monday 2 September for up to eight weeks Single lane over the bridge will be narrowed and existing traffic lights will be extended for the duration of works BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential repairs to … Continued
Drainage investigation works planned for one day on Friday 6 September Temporary traffic lights between 9:30am and 4pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A83, at the junction with A82, at Tarbet Hotel, Tarbet on Friday 6 September. These drainage investigation … Continued
Traffic will return to A83 at Rest and Be Thankful under convoy at 10:30am on Tuesday 27 August Due to an improved forecast, traffic will return to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful under convoy at 10:30am today, Tuesday 27 August. The short Old Military Road local diversion had been in use as … Continued
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
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