Friday 17 September
Please be advised that ongoing surfacing improvements on the A83 east of Lochgilphead are set switch to overnight working to ensure the project is completed safely.
The project got underway this week with teams carrying out improvements during the daytime between 7am and 7pm. From Sunday 19 September the remainder of the project will now take place across five nights between 7pm and 7am, with all works due to be completed by 7am Friday 24 September.
The traffic management will remain the same as programmed throughout the daytime works, a 10mph convoy system will be in place overnight to ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists. The convoy system will be removed outwith working hours, however a 30mph speed limit will be in operation to ensure vehicles can safely pass through the works on a temporary road surface.
All relevant stakeholders have been made aware of the changes for these works.
Real-time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.trafficscotland .org, twitter at @trafficscotland or via the new mobile site my.trafficscotland.org
Surfacing improvements worth £220,000 are set to get underway on the A83 east of Lochgilphead next week.
The project will see approximately 1km of the A83 resurfaced, creating a smoother and safer journey for road users.
The improvements are scheduled to begin on Tuesday 14 September and are expected to take place over nine days between 7am and 7pm with all work scheduled to be completed by Friday 24 September, subject to weather conditions. No works will take place on Saturday or Sunday.
To protect roadworkers and motorists, a 10mph convoy system will be in place during working hours. Outwith working hours, a temporary 30mph speed limit will remain in place as traffic will be using a temporary surface.
Commenting on the improvements, Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “This £220,000 project on the A83 near Lochgilphead will address any defects on this section of the route, greatly improving the quality and safety of the road surface.
“The traffic management proposed is essential to the safety of our teams and road users, but we have taken steps to minimise disruption by avoiding weekend working and reducing the extent of traffic management required when works are not taking place.
“We thank motorists for their patience in advance and would also encourage them to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date travel information.”
Real time journey planning information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.trafficscotland.org or twitter @trafficscotland.
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