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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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STRENGTHENING RESILIENCE AT THE REST AND BE THANKFUL

July 23, 2025

BEAR Scotland teams have been hard at work supporting ongoing resilience efforts at the Rest and Be Thankful throughout the spring and early summer period, working closely with Transport Scotland and other partners to help keep the A83 running safely. A key achievement this period was the installation of a new debris catch fence above … Continued

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ROAD USERS RETURN TO A83 REST AND BE THANKFUL

May 27, 2025

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

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A83 AT REST AND BE THANKFUL RE-OPENS UNDER CONVOY CONTROL

January 24, 2025

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

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A83 REST AND BE THANKFUL CLOSED DUE TO STORM ÉOWYN

January 24, 2025

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

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TRAFFIC RETURNS TO A83 REST AND BE THANKFUL

January 2, 2025

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

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TRAFFIC TO RETURN TO A83 REST AND BE THANKFUL

October 21, 2024

Traffic returns to the main trunk road from mid-afternoon on Monday 21 October   BEAR Scotland will resume convoy operation on the A83 at the Rest and be Thankful from mid-afternoon today.   Traffic has successfully used the Old Military Road as a precaution since 3pm on Friday 18 October, in response to a forecast … Continued

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TRAFFIC RETURNS TO A83 REST AND BE THANKFUL

October 7, 2024

Traffic returned to the main trunk road from 11am on Monday 7 October   BEAR Scotland has resumed convoy operation on the A83 at the Rest and be Thankful from 11am this morning.   Traffic had been using the Old Military Road as a precaution since 7pm on Friday evening, in response to a forecast … Continued

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TRAFFIC RETURNS TO A83 REST AND BE THANKFUL

September 23, 2024

UPDATE: Due to the improved weather forecast, traffic is now running on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful 24 hours a day. Weather and hillside conditions are being monitored closely, and the Old Military Road remains on standby should the short local diversion be required. Traffic to return to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful … Continued

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REST AND BE THANKFUL TRAFFIC RETURNS TO A83 VIA OLD MILITARY ROAD

September 19, 2024

A83 traffic returned to the Old Military Road under convoy shortly after 9am this morning, Thursday 19 September   Following a safety review this morning, traffic returned to the A83 via the Old Military Road shortly after 9am this morning, Thursday 19 September.   The road had been closed as a safety precaution from around … Continued

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ROAD USERS RETURN TO A83 REST AND BE THANKFUL

September 17, 2024

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

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