A83

Drainage improvement works start on Wednesday 21 October Temporary traffic lights with convoy system until Friday 23 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage construction works on the A83, with works planned to start on Wednesday 21 October.   These works will be carried out between the hours … Continued

Works start on Monday 5 October Two-way traffic lights in in place for four weeks BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out embankment repair works on the A83 north of Furnace from Monday 5 October. Works will be carried out between the hours of 8am and 6pm and are expected … Continued

Works start on Monday 12 October Temporary traffic lights with 30mph speed limit in place for safety BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is continuing essential maintenance works on the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful. The next phase of works will focus on lower slope stabilisation and the installation of stock-proof fencing, … Continued

Updated 28 October 2026: Due to operational challenges, resurfacing on the A83 north of Carrick Cemetery will now start a week later than planned. Please see new dates below. Works start on Thursday 17 September Road closure with amnesties in place until Thursday 19 November BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to … Continued

Updated 24 August 2026: Due to challenges on site, the major resurfacing project on the A83 between Tarbert and Inveraray will now be completed by Wednesday 26 August. Please see new end date below. Works start on Tuesday 28 July Overnight road closures with amnesties in place until Wednesday 26 August Four nights of 10mph convoy … Continued

Works start on Monday 13 July 24/7 two-way traffic lights with a single lane closure and 30mph speed limit in place until Monday 14 September BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out embankment stabilisation works on the A83 between Loch Restil and Butterbridge from Monday 13 July. Works will be … Continued

Updated 27 July 2026: Due to an equipment issue, resurfacing on the A83 at Kennacraig could not be completed last night as planned. Operatives will return tonight to complete the works. Please see new end date below.  Carriageway resurfacing to start on Thursday 16 July Evening and overnight road closure with hourly amnesties   BEAR … Continued

Works begin Monday 22 June for 14 days Single lane closure with temporary 30mph speed limit and 24-hour temporary traffic lights in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential routine safety barrier replacement works on the A83 at Westport, north of Machrihanish, from Monday 22 June. The works, … Continued

Works start on Thursday 11 June Temporary traffic lights in place until Thursday 25 June BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out ditch improvements on the A83 at Glen Kinglas starting on Thursday 11 June. The ditch running alongside the A83 will be realigned to help maintain proper drainage in the … Continued

Traffic lights will be removed on the evening of Friday 29 May Hillside monitoring continues throughout summer   BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to complete the current phase of  essential maintenance works at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful this week. Works will continue until the evening of Friday 29 … Continued

 Updated 16 July 2026: Due to operational challenges, works on the A83 at Tangy require an additional night and will now be completed by Monday 20 July. Please see new end date below in red. Works start on Sunday 14 June Road closure with amnesties BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to … Continued

Updated 11 June 2026: Resurfacing on the A83 through Arrochar requires an additional night to complete works. Please see information below. Second phase of works to commence on Wednesday 20 May Road closure with hourly amnesties in the northern part of the village BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out a second … Continued