Final A83 road closure rescheduled to avoid bank holiday travel disruption
The final night of surfacing improvements was due to take place on Sunday; an additional overnight closure will now be implemented next week
The final night of surfacing improvements was due to take place on Sunday; an additional overnight closure will now be implemented next week
Surfacing improvements to the A83 between Bellochantuy and Glenbarr scheduled to begin on Sunday (April 10) have been delayed
The work is scheduled to being on Sunday (April 10) is expected to take 11 nights to complete.
Due to the narrow road widths the work will be carried out using a full road closure for safety reasons
A 10mph convoy system is in place during working hours, with a temporary 30mph speed limit outwith working hours
The £470,000 project is expected to take about three weeks to complete
The £1.45M improvement work began on Tuesday, January 12 and is expected to take place over seven weeks.
Argyll and Bute has the highest percentage of roads needing repair in Scotland.
‘Our teams will do all they can to complete the works as quickly and safely as they can, and we thank the local community and road users for their patience in advance while we complete these projects.’
‘It is important this work is completed so that the A83 can be repaired at this location and ensure the trunk road network remains safe for key workers, deliveries and those making essential journeys.