A830

Updated 24 September 2025: Due to delays caused by poor weather conditions, the programme of works on the A830 between Lochailort and Glenfinnan has changed. Please find new dates below.   Overnight closures from Wednesday 6 August   BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, will undertake overnight resurfacing works on the A830, between Lochailort … Continued

Update 21 July 2025: Due to poor weather conditions, surfacing works on the A830 will not go ahead tonight and will resume tomorrow, weather permitting. Works planned for east of Ranochan will be rescheduled for later in the year and new dates will be shared in due course. Please see new dates below.   Works … Continued

Two overnight road closures on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July 2025 Works  now expected to be completed by Sunday 27 July   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to continue rockslope works along the A830 at Loch Eilt, east of Ranochan.   During the repairs programme carried out in May, closer … Continued

Operatives return to A830 east of Ranochan from Wednesday 28 May One night road closure on Saturday 31 May   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to continue rockslope works alongside the A830 at Loch Eilt, east of Ranochan.   During the course of works in March, closer inspection revealed that more … Continued

Project begins on Monday 24 February   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to start works to remove loose rock and debris from the rockslopes alongside the A830 at two locations east of Ranochan from Monday 24 Feburary. Works will be carried out between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Sunday, and are … Continued

Updated 18 December 2024: Due to transportation issues, the barrier installation on the A830 south of Mallaig is unable to go ahead as planned. As an immediate safety measure, the area will be coned with an extended 30mph speed restriction in place until a permanent solution is undertaken in January 2025. Tem­por­ary traffic lights will … Continued

Updated 9 January 2025: Due to the impact of recent cold weather on the programme, resurfacing on the A830 Fort William is now planned to start on Tuesday 14 January.  Works started on Monday 4 November Surfacing works are planned to start on Tuesday 14 January BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is … Continued

Works begin with overnight road closure in place for safety on Sunday 15 September for five nights   Road users travelling on the A830 through the village of Glenfinnan will benefit from improved safety features with works set to be carried out by BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, next month.   This second … Continued

Works begin Monday 17 June for five nights BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out safety improvement works on the A830 at Glenfinnan. The works will improve the drainage system and verges along the road, and will install marker posts along the A830 Trunk Road to deter dangerous parking, providing a … Continued

Media update: Due to severe weather forecast the A830 works at Corpach High Street have been cancelled tonight. New dates below.  Works postponed on Tuesday 6 February and will resume on Wednesday 7 February Essential surfacing improvements began on the A830 at Corpach High Street on Monday 15 January 2024. The project will see 500m of road … Continued

 Lane closures with 10mph convoy in place between Monday 21 – Friday 25 August BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to resurface 1.4km of the A830 West of Loch Eil. The works will take place over five days between 7am and 7pm, from Monday 21 to Friday 25 August 2023. For the safety … Continued

  Preparatory works from Sunday 25 June at two locations: Next to Lochaber High School (A830 / B8009 Junction): 25 June to 30 June and 9 July to 14 July. A830 west of Corpach: 23 July to 1 September.   Preparation works started near Fort William last weekend, ahead of active travel and road safety … Continued