A83

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

Drainage works starting Monday 10 February Two-way temporary traffic lights between 8am and 4pm   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage construction works between Succoth and Arrochar on the A83, with works planned to commence on Monday 10 February, with completion by Friday 14 February, weather permitting.   … Continued

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

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