A83 road closures

Find out more about current incidents on Scotland's trunk road network. Alternatively you can view them on our map.

A83 currently operating under a single lane closure with temporary traffic lights controlling traffic movements through the Rest and Be Thankful from 6am to 6pm. The A83 at the Rest and be Thankful is operated in part by BEAR Scotland, for more information please visit their website, or follow their twitter for real time updates. For more information on the local area, please visit the Argyll and Bute Council website , or follow their twitter. You can find updates on the long term solution for the A83 on the Transport Scotland website. Preparatory works to realign the southern end of the temporary diversion route at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful will start this week. Although these works will pause for Christmas they will restart in early January with completion expected in Spring

A83 road closures

For several years now, residents and businesses across Argyll and Bute and further afield have seen one of the main roads linking Argyll to the rest of Scotland partially closed off because of landslides. The Rest and Be Thankful section of the A83 road is an iconic stretch of road, with stunning scenery around it, and a long and proud history in the surrounding area. Above all else, it is a vital section of road, linking communities across Argyll to the Central Belt of Scotland, including Kintyre, Cowal, and Mid-Argyll. There have been multiple instances of landslides blocking this section of road over many years, and despite recent investment on landslide mitigation measures, these problems persist. Blockages to the road can be devastating for the local economy and for businesses, as well as being severely disruptive for local residents given the limited travel options available as an alternative to the A It is clear that a permanent solution is required, which ensures that the A83 is fully accessible all year round, and that the uncertainty caused by landslides is avoided as best as practicably possible. The community needs to come together, as one voice, to tell the Scottish Government that decisive action is needed now. SNP ministers have been severely criticised after it was revealed that millions of pounds have been wasted on unsuccessful mitigation measures at the Rest and Be Thankful on the A83 trunk road in Argyll and Bute. Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that he is becoming increasingly concerned by reports from local people that the Old Military Road, an alternative route used when the A83 is closed, is crumbling as a result of increased traffic. Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has warned that years of neglect in addressing the problems afflicting the A83 are a threat to the economic recovery of Argyll and Bute. Scottish Conservative representatives have called on the SNP Government to ensure that a permanent solution is finally found for the Rest and Be Thankful. Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging local residents and businesses to have their say when it comes to finding a permanent solution for the A

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Watch fullscreen. The Scotsman. Follow Like Favourite Share. Add to playlist. In a report to go before councillors this week, Kirsty Flanagan also warned that the A83 spending proposals was likely to have a major impact on plans to upgrade the A82 between Tarbet and Inverarnan. A Rest and Be Thankful has boulders 'as big as cars' and tonnes of debris blocking road.

An update on when the A83 in Argyll and Bute will fully reopen is expected on Wednesday. Road management operator Bear Scotland said about 12, tonnes of material had been removed from the road which was hit by seven landslides. Further checks will be made on Wednesday before a decision is made on when the road will be safe to open. More heavy rain hit areas of west and central Scotland on Tuesday as clear-up operations were under way. The warning came after large swathes of Scotland saw about a month's worth of rain on Saturday. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency said 15 flood warnings and nine flood alerts were still in place around the country. According to Bear Scotland, a total of seven landslides reached the A83 and a further four were captured in pits and nets along the side of the road. Only the Ardgartan to Inveraray section of the route remains closed. Bear Scotland's Ian Stewart said: "Our teams have worked at pace, whenever it was deemed safe, to clear the roads and return full access to residents of Argyll. Highland Council said it was dealing with a landslip at Drimnin on the B

A83 road closures

Find out more about current incidents on Scotland's trunk road network. Alternatively you can view them on our map. M90 Southbound junction 11 Barnhill offslip is currently closed due to essential road works. Motorists are advised to follow signed diversion.

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Scotsman Daily Bulletin Wednesday 13 March. The project will see a new surface laid on … Read Full Article. CaptureTag AunsLaw. More information on the project and possible route options can be found on the Transport Scotland website here. What has been done to reduce the impact of landslides? Why is the Rest and Be Thankful particularly impacted by bad weather? This continues tree felling work on the A from Auchindrean to Inverlael. This includes the two major events in August and September , where a combined total of 16, tonnes of material was estimated to have been displaced from the hillside. The works will take place on the nights of Tuesday … Read Full Article. Approximately 60 metres of vehicle restraint barrier in the central reservation of … Read Full Article. The Scotsman. National World - LocalTV. Please find new dates in red. However, road users are asked to plan their journeys utilising the most up to date travel advice available from the Traffic Scotland website: A83 Rest and Be Thankful Traffic Scotland.

Motorists across Scotland faced major disruption on Monday after crashes forced the closure of both the A83 and the M8 motorway. Drivers were alerted to the closure of the A83 just north of Inveraray around

What should the traveling public be mindful of when planning a journey via the Rest and Be Thankful? Please find below location plan which details the work locations. The works will take place over two nights, commencing Monday 25 March. This will immediately follow currently … Read Full Article. Related posts. This continues tree felling work on the A from Auchindrean to Inverlael. Permanent solution for the A83 Rest and Be Thankful. This includes the two major events in August and September , where a combined total of 16, tonnes of material was estimated to have been displaced from the hillside. Motorists are advised to expect delays in the area. These works have been extended to incorporate recent storm damaged trees, and to continue to improve the health of the avenues at Hermiston Gait Interchange. All rights reserved. Wales has reduced many of their 30mph limit roads down to 20mph. Public TV.