Updated 1 November 2024 – Due to delays on preceding works, resurfacing on the A83 Tarbet will now commence on Wednesday 6 November.
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are carrying out overnight carriageway resurfacing at four locations on the A83, between Bellochantuy and south of Port Ann, from Tuesday 22 October until the morning of Thursday 7 November. These improvements will enhance road safety, as well as providing a better driving experience for road users.
Additionally, general maintenance, drainage and road marking improvements will also be carried out to enhance road safety and visibility providing a better driving experience for road users.
| Location | Duration | Time | Traffic management arrangements |
| A83 Stonefield, North of Tarbet | Complete | 7pm to 9pm | Road closure with amnesties
(timed access at 8pm) |
| A83 South of Port Ann | 10pm – 5am | Road closure with amnesties (timed access at 11pm, 12am, 2am and 4am) | |
| A83 Bellochantuy | 8pm to 5am | Road closure with amnesties (timed access at 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, 12am, 2am and 4am) | |
| A83 Tarbert | Wednesday 6 November |
To minimise disruption to road users, works will be carried out overnight with no works on Friday and Saturday nights.
To ensure the safety of the workforce and road users, the road will be closed in both directions with timed access to allow waiting traffic to pass the site. Road users are encouraged to arrive prior to these times to ensure they are accommodated within the amnesty period. Additional amnesty periods may be provided where it is safe to do so.
Outwith working hours, the road will be open with a 30mph speed limit in place as traffic will be running over a temporary surface.
Access through the work site for emergency services will be maintained at all times.
Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “These carriageway improvements will help provide a better and safer driving experience for road users on the A83. The traffic management arrangements are essential for ensuring the safety of road workers and drivers.
“We’ve taken steps to limit the overall impact of the projects by carrying out the work overnight, carrying out routine maintenance during the closures and avoiding working on Friday and Saturday nights.
“Our teams will do all they can to complete the works as quickly and safely as they can. We thank the local community and road users for their patience in advance while we complete these essential road improvements. We encourage road users to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date travel information.
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot or X @trafficscotland.
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