Convoy system replaced by 24/7 traffic lights at Rest
Good progress with mitigation measures, alongside reasonable hillside conditions and seasonal settled weather, has meant the convoy system is no longer required
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Work continues on mitigation measures at Rest
‘We thank all road users and the local community for their continued patience while we do everything we can to progress with the ongoing mitigation measures’
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OMR alternative ‘under investigation’ as Rest reopens 24 hours a day
A temporary interim alternative to the Old Military Road is under investigation to provide a diversion when the new A83 Rest and Be Thankful route is under construction
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Plan in place for long-awaited road repairs
‘I look forward to seeing the long-awaited and much-needed improvements to the various areas of the town’
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Road to close at Clachan for resurfacing works
‘This £700,000 investment from Transport Scotland … will enable for a safer and smoother journey for motorists’
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A83 disruption as Rest and be Thankful hit by more landslides
‘Initial assessments indicate that almost 700 tonnes of debris has been collectively prevented from inundating the A83 following the recent significant heavy rainfall’
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Shock figures reveal scale of problem at Rest and Be Thankful
‘At the moment, there is 100,000 tons on the move on the hill.’
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BEAR responds to road condition complaints
‘We are currently completing detailed assessments to identify a prioritised programme of works’
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Longer opening hours at Rest and Be Thankful
Engineers have completed a 175m long, 6.6m tall temporary bund next to the Old Military Road to act as a protective barrier and provide extra resilience.
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A83 resurfacing project gets underway
The £1.45M improvement work began on Tuesday, January 12 and is expected to take place over seven weeks.