Large boulders on Rest made safe but A83 remains closed
Assessments and clear-up operations following landslip to continue until sunset.
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Tag: Transport Scotland
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A83 road works under way
‘Since we started our campaign to have the road between Kennacraig and Campbeltown trunked we have seen a massive improvement on this stretch of the A83’
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Overnight road closures for resurfacing works
‘I am delighted that at long last this section of road is finally receiving much-needed repairs.’
Kintyre
A83 slip recovery work ongoing
Taking care to maintain social distancing and to observe all current NHS and government health advice, a team of experts has been carrying out extensive operations to stabilise the slope and construct a back-up catch-pit.
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‘More substantial commitment’ sought after Rest and Be Thankful funding announcement
‘We are calling for the committee to firm up the timescales involved to deliver a permanent solution to Rest and Be Thankful saga.’
Campbeltown
Meeting to discuss crossing points
‘Hopefully this meeting will have a successful outcome with the removal of the road markings at the Royal Hotel and new permanent crossings installed at the Co-op and Aquilibrium.’
Letters
Letter: Need for more ferries and better roads
I mentioned the pressing need for more ferries and sailings to our growing island economies, along with the need for central government to increase funding to our hard-pressed local authority.
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Council urges Transport Scotland to take on lifeline ferries
‘We are not asking for anything other than fair and equal treatment.’
Campbeltown
Resurfacing postponed on A83 at Snipefield
BEAR will shortly to begin work on design of a scheme, for the A83 at Snipefield, which will combine drainage improvements, carriageway and footway resurfacing.
Campbeltown
Campbeltown A83 crossing points ‘not a priority’
TS North West area manager, Norman J Hutchison wrote to Councillor Donald Kelly about the A83 crossing points.