PROGRAMME OF WORKS ON THE A82 BETWEEN TARBET AND STONEYMOLLAN

February 13, 2025

Updated 20 March 2025: Due to contractor availability, the programme of works on the A82 between Tarbet and Stoneymollan Roundabout has changed and resurfacing at Tarbet South will be rescheduled for a later date. Please see new information below in red.

 

  • Overnight resurfacing works beginning in five locations

  • Overnight drainage works beginning in two locations

 

BEAR Scotland the North West trunk road operating company, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to start essential resurfacing improvements and drainage works on the A82 between Tarbet and Stoneymollan Roundabout.

 

Drainage works in two locations

 

Filter drain recycling works will take place on the A82 between Luss Junction and Culag Plantation. Works will take place each night from 7.30pm on Monday 24 February until 6am on Saturday 8 March. Work will be undertaken under temporary traffic lights in order to keep traffic flowing while protecting the workforce and road users.

 

Drainage investigation works will take place on the A82 between Stoneymollan Roundabout and Arden Roundabout between 7.30pm on Monday 17 March until 6am on Saturday 29 March. To keep the workforce and road users safe during the investigations, temporary traffic lights will be be in place  each night.

 

Resurfacing works in five locations

 

Resurfacing improvements will be carried out in various locations on the A82 between Tarbet and Stoneymollan Roundabout. All resurfacing works will take place between 7pm and 6am under temporary traffic lights and a convoy system to ensure the safety of road workers and road users. Outwith working hours there will be a 30mph speed restriction in place due to traffic travelling over a temporary road surface.

 

  • A82 South of B832 Junction: Complete.
  • A82 South of Firkin Point: Complete.
  • A82 North of Gareloch Splitter: Complete.
  • A82 North of Luss: Beginning the evening of Sunday 30 March to the morning of Monday 7 April with no works on Monday 31 March.
  • A82 North of Stoneymollan Roundabout: Beginning the evening of Monday 31 March to the morning of Tuesday 1 April

 

Road markings will be carried out after completion of the surfacing works at the same locations. All road marking works will take place between 7pm and 6am under temporary traffic lights and a convoy system to ensure the safety of road workers and road users.

 

  • A82 South of B832 Junction: Complete.
  • A82 South of Firkin Point: Complete.
  • A82 North of Gareloch Splitter: Complete.
  • A82 North of Luss: Overnight on Monday 7 April for one night
  • A82 North of Stoneymollan Roundabout: Overnight on Monday 31 March for one night

 

The traffic management will be lifted during outwith working hours across all works.

 

Access through the work sites for emergency services will be maintained at all times.

 

Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “These works will help restore the condition of the road surface and the drainage of the A82 which will improve driving conditions, providing a safer route for road users.

“Our teams are committed to executing these works quickly and with safety as our top priority. We extend our gratitude to the local community and road users for their patience while we complete the improvements.

“To minimise delays, we recommend that motorists plan their journeys in advance by consulting the Traffic Scotland website for real-time travel updates.”

Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot, Twitter @trafficscotland or on the mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.