Updated 17 February 2025: Due to delays in the programme of works, surfacing on the A85 east of Lochawe will now be completed by the morning of Tuesday 18 February. Please see new dates below.

• Works begin on Monday 10 February

• Overnight road closure with timed access

Road users travelling on the A85 east of Lochawe will benefit from an improved road surface as resurfacing works are set to be carried out by BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, next month.

These works involve resurfacing the road to make it more durable and resilient against inclement weather, providing a safer road for road users.

Resurfacing begins on Monday 10 February until the morning of Tuesday 18 February. Works will be carried out between the hours of 7pm and 5am each night with no works on Friday or Saturday evenings.

Outwith these hours, traffic management will be removed. However, a 30mph speed limit will remain in place as traffic will be travelling over a temporary surface.

The carriageway will be closed in both directions each night between 7pm and 5am due to  restricted road widths through this section of the A85. During periods of closure, timed access will be available at 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, 12pm, 2am and 4am to allow waiting vehicles to be escorted through the site safely.

Access for emergency services and scheduled bus services will be maintained for the full duration of  the works. An alternative route is also available via the A82 and A828 for those who do not wish to wait for a timed access.

Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative, said “These essential resurfacing works will upgrade the existing road surface, greatly improving the quality and safety for road users as well as upgrading road markings to enhance road safety. We thank motorists for their patience ahead of these road improvements.”

Real-time journey planning information can be obtained by visiting www.trafficscotland.org or X @trafficscotland.