• Works to take place at four locations 24 April-18 May
• North of Oban Airport 24-26 April
• North of Appin 27 April
• South of Portnacroish 28 April
• South of the Highland boundary 10-18 May
• Lane closures with 10mph convoy 7am-7pm

Motorists using the A828 are set to benefit from an improved road surface, with work planned by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland at four locations this month.

Resurfacing works will take place north of Appin bends, south of Portnacroish and north of Oban Airport between 24 and 28 April and a scheme will also take place south of the Highland boundary from Wednesday 10 May to Thursday 18 May. Details of the projects are as follows:.

• North of Oban Airport: Resurfacing improvements across 300m of carriageway will be made from Monday 24 April to Wednesday 26 April. There will be lane closures with a 10mph convoy from 7am to 7pm. Outside working hours temporary traffic lights and a 30mph speed limit will be in place, as traffic will be travelling over a temporary surface.
• North of Appin: Road surface improvements will be made across 200m of carriageway on Thursday 27 April. There will be lane closures with a 10mph convoy from 7am to 7pm.
• South of Portnacroish: Resurfacing improvements across 250m of carriageway will be made on Friday 28 April. There will be lane closures with a 10mph convoy from 7am to 7pm.
• South of the Highland boundary: Resurfacing improvements across 1700m of carriageway will be made from from Wednesday 10 May to Thursday 18 May. There will be lane closures with a 10mph convoy from 7am to 7pm. Outside working hours temporary traffic lights and a 30mph speed limit will be in place, as traffic will be travelling over a temporary surface.

Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative, said: “We have a strong track record of delivering road improvement schemes and keeping the network moving for the benefit of motorists and local communities. These road surface improvements on the A828 will help address defects and reduce the need for ongoing maintenance. The project will also improve the road surface, creating a smoother ride for road users.

“Traffic management is essential to ensure the safety of both roadworkers and motorists. Regrettably there will be some delays, but our teams will do all they can to complete the scheme as safely and quickly as possible, and we thank the local community and road users for their patience in advance while we complete these projects. We encourage motorists to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date travel information.”