September 15, 2024

A83 CLOSED DUE TO HILLSIDE CONCERNS

The A83 has been closed this morning due to hillside concerns. Rainfall overnight has triggered a debris slide, which is ongoing. Geotechnical engineers are monitoring the situation as it develops. As an immediate safety precaution, traffic has been moved to the diversion route via the A83/A82/A85 and A819 until the situation has stabilised and been … Continued

September 13, 2024

OVERNIGHT RESURFACING AT A83 NORTH OF TARBERT

• Resurfacing improvements start Sunday 29 September until the morning of Tuesday 22 October • Overnight road closure with timed access 7pm to 5am BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are carrying out overnight road enhancements on the A83 north of Tarbert at Stonefield from Sunday 29 September until the morning of Tuesday 22 … Continued

September 9, 2024

RESURFACING PLANNED FOR A83 WEST OF BUTTERBRIDGE

Road surfacing improvements from Wednesday 11 September for two days Day time lane closures with a convoy between 7am and 7pm. On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out surface improvements on the A83 to the west of Butterbridge, with works set to get underway from Wednesday 11 September.   The resurfacing … Continued

September 4, 2024

DRAINAGE INVESTIGATION WORKS ON THE A83 IN LOCHGILPHEAD

Overnight drainage investigation works from Wednesday 11 September to Friday 13 September Temporary traffic lights between 7pm and 6am BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A83 in Lochgilphead, between the Esso Garage on Paterson Street, and Kilmory Industrial Estate with works planned to … Continued

August 30, 2024

MASONRY AND SCOUR REPAIRS AT A83 ARAY BRIDGE, NEAR INVERARAY

Repairs to the historic Aray Bridge on the A83 at Inveraray start Monday 2 September for up to eight weeks Single lane over the bridge will be narrowed and existing traffic lights will be extended for the duration of works   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential repairs to … Continued

August 28, 2024

DRAINAGE INVESTIGATION WORKS ON THE A83/A82 IN TARBET

Drainage investigation works planned for one day on Friday 6 September Temporary traffic lights between 9:30am and 4pm   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A83, at the junction with A82, at Tarbet Hotel, Tarbet on Friday 6 September.   These drainage investigation … Continued

August 27, 2024

ROAD USERS RETURN TO A83 REST AND BE THANKFUL

Traffic will return to A83 at Rest and Be Thankful under convoy at 10:30am on Tuesday 27 August   Due to an improved forecast, traffic will return to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful under convoy at 10:30am today, Tuesday 27 August.   The short Old Military Road local diversion had been in use as … Continued

August 26, 2024

A83 Rest and Be Thankful

A83 traffic rerouted from midnight on Monday 26 August   Due to the weather forecast, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road, as a precaution, from midnight on Monday 26 August to allow road users travelling along the A83 Rest and Be Thankful to continue their journeys safely.   A decision will be … Continued

August 22, 2024

ROAD USERS RETURN TO A83 REST AND BE THANKFUL

Traffic has returned to A83 at Rest and Be Thankful   Due to improved weather conditions, traffic returned to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful operated by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland shortly after 10am this morning, Thursday 22 August.   The short Old Military Road local diversion had been in use as … Continued

August 16, 2024

MASONRY REPAIRS ON A83 SOUTH CRALECKAN WALL, NEAR INVERARAY

Masonry repairs on the South Craleckan retaining wall on the A83, just south of Inveraray, start Monday 19 August for around three weeks Single lane closure with temporary traffic lights in place   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out masonry repairs on the South Craleckan retaining wall on the A83, … Continued

August 6, 2024

ROAD USERS RETURN TO A83 REST AND BE THANKFUL

Traffic returns to A83 Rest and Be Thankful following site inspection   Following a site inspection by Geotechnical Engineers at the Rest and be Thankful, traffic will return to the trunk road operated by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland from around 11am on Tuesday 6 August.   The short Old Military Road local … Continued

July 26, 2024

OVERNIGHT ROAD ENHANCEMENTS AT FOUR LOCATIONS ON THE A83 NORTH OF CAMPBELTOWN

Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, works on the A83 North of Campbeltown will now be completed by 5am on Thursday 29 August.   Overnight road closure and timed access Monday 29 July to morning of Thursday 29 August   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to undertake essential road surface enhancements at four … Continued