June 10, 2026

SAFETY BARRIER REPLACEMENT WORKS ON THE A83 AT WESTPORT

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 … Continued

June 5, 2026

DITCH IMPROVEMENT WORKS AT A83 GLEN KINGLAS

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

May 28, 2026

A83 REST AND BE THANKFUL TRAFFIC LIGHTS TO BE REMOVED FOR SUMMER

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

May 21, 2026

RESURFACING ON THE A83 BETWEEN BELLOCHANTUY AND TANGY

Updated 19 June 2026: Due to unsuitable weather conditions, resurfacing on the A83 north of Bellochantuy could not go ahead last night as planned. Please see new dates below. Works start on Sunday 14 June Road closure with amnesties BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland is set to carry out a programme of overnight … Continued

May 8, 2026

CARRIAGEWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON A83 THROUGH ARROCHAR

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

April 23, 2026

DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ON A83 AT FRONT STREET, INVERARAY

Drainage improvements starting on Monday 27 April Temporary traffic lights BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential drainage improvements on the A83 for five days. Works are planned to take place between 8am and 4.30pm from the morning of Monday 27 April until the afternoon of Friday 1 May. Due … Continued

March 24, 2026

EXCAVATION WORKS PLANNED NEXT TO THE A83 AT LOCH RESTIL

One day of works proposed on Wednesday 25 March A83 single lane closure required for the works BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out work to remove material affecting drainage on the A83 at Loch Restil on Wednesday 25 March.   Works will be carried out between the hours of … Continued

March 16, 2026

OVERNIGHT RESURFACING ON THE A83 NORTH OF CLACHAN

Updated 24 April 2026: Due to operational issues, resurfacing on the A83 north of Clachan will now be completed by Friday 1 May. Please see updated dates below. Resurfacing works starting Sunday 29 March Road closures with hourly amnesties BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential improvements on the … Continued

March 11, 2026

DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT WORKS ON A83 SOUTH OF FURNACE

Drainage improvement works starting Monday 16 March Temporary traffic lights with convoy system BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage improvement works on the A83, with works starting on Monday 16 March.   Works will be carried out between the hours of 8am and 4pm each day and are … Continued

February 11, 2026

OVERNIGHT DRAINAGE INVESTIGATION ON KINLOCH ROAD, CAMPBELTOWN

Drainage investigation works starting Monday 16 February for three nights Temporary traffic lights in place until Thursday 19 February     BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage investigation works on the A83 at Kinloch Road, Campbeltown, with works planned to commence on Monday 16 February.   The investigation … Continued

February 9, 2026

EXCAVATION WORKS PLANNED NEXT TO THE A83 AT LOCH RESTIL

One day of works proposed on Monday 16 February A83 single lane closure and layby closure required for the works   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out work to remove material affecting the drainage system on the A83 at Loch Restil on Monday 16 February.   Works will be … Continued

January 29, 2026

DRAINAGE WORKS AT TWO LOCATIONS ON A83 WEST KINTYRE

Drainage works are planned for four days starting Monday 2 February Two-way temporary traffic lights with convoy between 8am and 4:30pm   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage construction works at two locations on the A83 at West Kintyre as follows:   North Lodge, Clachan, just south of … Continued