A83

Updated 11 August 2025: Due to changes elsewhere in the programme, works on the A83 Port Ann will now start on Tuesday 12 August. See new dates below.   Carriageway improvements starting Tuesday 12 August Road closures with hourly amnesties   BEAR Scotland will undertake essential surfacing and road marking improvements on the A83 near … Continued

Drainage investigation works starting Tuesday 22 July 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 investigation works at three locations on the A83, starting on Tuesday 22 July.   The investigation will be carried out between the hours of … Continued

Updated 11 August 2025: Due to poor weather conditions, works on the A83 near Barfad Brae were cancelled last night (Sunday 10 August). Works will resume tonight (Monday 11 August) and resurfacing will be completed by 5am on Tuesday 12 August. Please see new dates below.   Works will begin Thursday 24 July until morning … Continued

Investigations start on Tuesday 24 June Lane closure with traffic lights in place   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out bridge investigation works on Killocraw Bridge located on the A83, nine miles north of Campbeltown, from Tuesday 24 June. The works will be carried out between 7am and 7pm, and will … Continued

Old Military Road currently in use Monday 2 – Tuesday 3 June due to ground investigations Diversion onto Old Military road to be maintained overnight Traffic will be returned to the A83 trunk road at 6pm on Tuesday 3 June Due to the forecast for heavy rain, BEAR Scotland will be extending the use of … Continued

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

Bridge investigations Wednesday 28 May and Wednesday 4 June Two-way traffic lights in place   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential maintenance work on the A83 Garron Bridge. The bridge carries the A83 carriageway over Gearr Abhainn which connects Dubh Loch with Loch Shira.   This essential maintenance … Continued

A83 traffic will be rerouted to Old Military Road from 8pm on Friday 23 May Traffic expected to return to A83 trunk road by Tuesday 27 May   Due to the forecast for heavy rain over the weekend, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road, as a precaution, from 8pm on Friday 23 … Continued

Construction works start on Tuesday 6 May Temporary traffic lights in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential footway construction works on the A83 Millknowe Road, Campbeltown between Albyn Avenue and Glengyle Road.   The works are programmed to be undertaken from Tuesday 6 May until Thursday 15 … Continued

Updated 14 May 2025: Due to supply delays, carriageway improvements on the A83 through Ardrishaig are now expected to be completed by the morning of Friday 23 May. Please see new dates below.   Carriageway improvement works start on Thursday 24 April Overnight traffic lights with convoy BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, … Continued

 Updated 13 March 2025: The sea wall repair on the A83 north of Inveraray was completed earlier than anticipated on Thursday 13 March. The traffic lights and 30mph restriction have now been removed. Works begin Monday 3 March for four weeks Two-way temporary traffic lights in place for safety Road users will benefit from enhanced … Continued

Updated 4 March 2025: Due to poor weather conditions, resurfacing on the A83 south of Muasdale will not go ahead tonight, Tuesday 4 March. Works will resume on Wednesday 5 March from 7pm. Please see new information below.   Road surfacing improvements from Sunday 2 March until Tuesday 11 March Overnight road closure between 7pm … Continued