Updated 22 May 2025: Due to supply issues, surfacing works on the A85 at Connel and Taynuilt will now take place from Friday 23 May. Please see new dates below in red.

• Works start on Friday 23 May

• Daytime lane closures with convoy in place until Friday 13 June

Road users travelling on the A85 will benefit from an improved road surface as resurfacing works at Connel and Taynuilt are set to get underway from Friday 23 June.

Works will be carried out between the hours of 7am and 7pm each day under a 10mph convoy with two-way temporary traffic lights. Outwith these hours, traffic management will be removed however, a 30mph speed limit will remain in place as traffic will be travelling over a temporary surface.

The surfacing improvements are expected to be completed by the evening of Friday 13 June and no works will take place on Saturdays or Sundays.

Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative, said “These essential resurfacing works will fix existing defects, making the road more durable and resilient against inclement weather. We thank road users for their patience ahead of these road improvements.”

Real-time journey planning information can be obtained by visiting www.traffic.gov.scot or X @trafficscotland.