Traffic returned to the main trunk road at 1pm on Thursday 2 January Traffic returned to the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful at 1pm today under traffic light control. The Old Military Road had been used as a precaution since 4pm on Sunday 29 December, in response to a forecast for … Continued
A83 traffic to be rerouted onto Old Military Road from 4pm on Sunday 29 December Given the forecast for heavy rain commencing on Sunday, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road as a precaution from 4pm on Sunday 29 December to allow road users travelling along the A83 Rest and Be Thankful to continue their journey safely. … Continued
Updated 18 December 2024: Due to transportation issues, the barrier installation on the A830 south of Mallaig is unable to go ahead as planned. As an immediate safety measure, the area will be coned with an extended 30mph speed restriction in place until a permanent solution is undertaken in January 2025. Temporary traffic lights will … Continued
A83 traffic to be rerouted onto Old Military Road from 2pm on Saturday 23 November Due to the arrival of Storm Bert and forecast for heavy snow followed by rain and snow melt on Saturday, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road as a precaution from mid-afternoon on Saturday 23 November to allow … Continued
Updated 17 December 2024: Due to low temperatures, works on the A83 between Ardgartan and Honeymoon Bridge have been paused and will resume on Tuesday 14 January 2025. Works begin Monday 2 December at 8pm Overnight road closure with diversion and timed access BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to … Continued
Updated on 22 November 2024 – Storm Bert has delayed these works and will now take place on Tuesday 26 November. New dates below. Works begin Tuesday 26 November at 8pm Overnight road closure with diversion and timed access BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to undertake road surface improvements on … Continued
The wall repair is due to be undertaken from Monday 11 to Wednesday 13 November Two-way temporary traffic lights between 8am and 4pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential repairs on a section of the Millennium Wall at Tarbert Road, South of Ardrishaig on the A83, with works planned … Continued
Updated 9 January 2025: Due to the impact of recent cold weather on the programme, resurfacing on the A830 Fort William is now planned to start on Tuesday 14 January. Works started on Monday 4 November Surfacing works are planned to start on Tuesday 14 January BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is … Continued
Updated 15 November 2024 – Due to delays on the A83 South of Tangy works will now require an extra night of works. Please see new dates below. Overnight road closure with timed access Thursday 7 November to morning of Monday 18 November BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are carrying out overnight road … Continued
Traffic returns to the main trunk road from mid-afternoon on Monday 21 October BEAR Scotland will resume convoy operation on the A83 at the Rest and be Thankful from mid-afternoon today. Traffic has successfully used the Old Military Road as a precaution since 3pm on Friday 18 October, in response to a forecast … Continued
A83 traffic rerouted onto Old Military Road from 3pm on Friday 18 October Due to the forecast for heavy rain over the weekend, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road as a precaution from 3pm on Friday 18 October to allow road users travelling along the A83 Rest and Be Thankful to … Continued
Updated 1 November 2024 – Due to delays on preceding works, resurfacing on the A83 Tarbet will now commence on Wednesday 6 November. Carriageway resurfacing starts at the following projects from Tuesday 22 October until Thursday 7 November Overnight road closure with timed access BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are carrying out overnight … Continued
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