Tag: Transport Scotland

Road to close at Clachan for resurfacing works

February 24, 2021

‘This £700,000 investment from Transport Scotland … will enable for a safer and smoother journey for motorists’

Shock figures reveal scale of problem at Rest and Be Thankful

February 12, 2021

‘At the moment, there is 100,000 tons on the move on the hill.’

A decade before permanent solution at the Rest?

December 31, 2020

‘I am certain that if this was the M8, it would have been repaired years ago.’

Tree planting part of solution for A83 landslips

December 7, 2020

Deer fence to go up to protect new trees being planted which will help stabilise the soil on the slopes above the A83.

11 options unveiled for A83 and where to find them

September 23, 2020

First of several ‘engagement’ exercises to take place between now and spring next year.

Large boulders on Rest made safe but A83 remains closed

August 6, 2020

Assessments and clear-up operations following landslip to continue until sunset.

A83 road works under way

July 29, 2020

‘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’

Overnight road closures for resurfacing works

July 1, 2020

‘I am delighted that at long last this section of road is finally receiving much-needed repairs.’

A83 slip recovery work ongoing

April 3, 2020

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.

‘More substantial commitment’ sought after Rest and Be Thankful funding announcement

March 11, 2020

‘We are calling for the committee to firm up the timescales involved to deliver a permanent solution to Rest and Be Thankful saga.’

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