A83 AT REST AND BE THANKFUL TRAFFIC OPERATIONS

January 9, 2023

  Convoy control on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful today until 4pm.  Given the current high hillside saturation levels, traffic will then be diverted on to the Old Military Road overnight.   Traffic will operate under convoy control on the A83 today until 4pm. Motorists will then be diverted onto the Old Military Road … Continued

A83 AT REST AND BE THANKFUL TO BE DIVERTED ONTO OLD MILITARY ROAD FROM 4PM

January 6, 2023

  The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful will operate under convoy control until 4pm today. From 4pm traffic will be diverted onto the Old Military Road given forecast rain and the level of hillside saturation. A83 will re-open to traffic on morning of 7 January subject to early morning inspection.   Please be … Continued

A83 AT REST AND BE THANKFUL RE-OPENS UNDER CONVOY CONTROL

December 30, 2022

A83 AT REST AND BE THANKFUL RE-OPENS UNDER CONVOY CONTROL   The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful will operate under convoy control throughout the day and overnight into Saturday. Snow is forecast this morning but weather conditions are expected to improve as day progresses. Site team are monitoring hillside conditions.   Please be … Continued

A83 AT REST AND BE THANKFUL TO BE DIVERTED ONTO OLD MILITARY ROAD FROM 4PM

December 29, 2022

  The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful will operate under convoy control until 4pm today From 4pm traffic will be diverted onto the Old Military Road given forecast rain and the level of hillside saturation. Further assessment to be carried out on Friday morning.   Please be advised that the A83 at the … Continued

UPDATE: A83 AT REST AND BE THANKFUL MOVES TO CONVOY CONTROL

December 20, 2022

  Please be advised that the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful will operate under convoy control on the A83 with immediate effect, due to improving hillside conditions. This will continue through today and tonight, and will be reviewed at 9am on Wednesday 21 December. Our team continues to closely monitor the situation. Real time … Continued

A83 AT REST AND BE THANKFUL: DIVERSION TO THE OLD MILTARY ROAD

December 19, 2022

  Diversion to the Old Military Road with immediate effect   Please be advised that the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful will operate under convoy control on the Old Military Road with immediate effect due to concern over hillside conditions. Several areas of movement have been witnessed this morning and with the continued … Continued

UPDATE: OVERNIGHT SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE A83 BETWEEN ARDGARTAN AND CAIRNDOW RESCHEDULED

December 2, 2022

  The first project begins on Monday 5 December for four nights. The second project begins on Sunday 11 December for ten nights. Overnight lane closures with convoy system in place for safety, 7pm to 5am.   Please be advised that essential surfacing improvements on the A83, which were due to start on Sunday 4 … Continued

£140,000 OVERNIGHT RESURFACING WORKS A835 ROGIE TO TARVIE

November 28, 2022

  Works start Sunday 11th December for three nights. Full road closure between 8pm and 6am. Amnesties will be in place.     Essential surfacing improvements are set to be carried out at the A835 Rogie to Tarvie, located north of Contin.   The £140,000 investment by Transport Scotland, which will see a 423m stretch … Continued

FAQ: A83 Rest and Be Thankful

November 25, 2022

Following significant landslides in 2020, a bespoke operational strategy has been implemented to facilitate the safe use of the A83 corridor at the Rest and Be Thankful. The questions and answers below explain the issue in more detail. Where exactly is the Rest & Be Thankful located? The Rest and Be Thankful is located on the … Continued

UPDATE: OVERNIGHT SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON A83 SOUTH OF ARDRISHAIG RESCHEDULED

November 24, 2022

  Final three days of works to take place on Thursday 24, Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 November. Overnight road closures in place for safety, 7pm to 5am.   Please be advised that works previously due to take place on the nights of Sunday 27 and Monday 28 November have now been rescheduled for tonight … Continued

UPDATE: Overnight Essential Surfacing Improvements on A83, Between Ardgartan and Cairndow Rescheduled

November 21, 2022

  The first project begins on Sunday 4th December for 4 nights. The second project begins on Thursday 8th December for 10 nights. Overnight lane closures with convoy system in place for safety, 7pm to 5am for both projects.     Please be advised that essential surfacing improvements on the A83 south of Butterbridge and … Continued

OVERNIGHT RESURFACING PLANNED ON A83, BETWEEN ARDGARTAN AND CAIRNDOW

November 18, 2022

  The first project, A83 South of Butterbridge, begins on Thursday 1st December for 4 nights. The second project, A83 West of Honeymoon Bridge, begins on Wednesday 7th December for 9 nights. Overnight lane closures with convoy system will be in place for safety, 7pm to 5am for both projects.   Essential surfacing improvements are … Continued