A82 north of Tyndrum closing for nine nights

The A82 between Tyndrum and Glencoe is closing over nine nights from Monday September 26 for surface improvements, with a 24-mile diversion in place.

 

Works on the two stretches at An Torr and north of Loch Tulla Viewpoint are expected to be complete by 7am on Friday October 7, subject to weather conditions.

 

On the A82 at An Torr, a temporary road closure will be in place during working hours each night, from 8pm to 5am from Monday September 26 to Tuesday October 4.

 

A signed diversion route will be in place via the A82, A828, and A85, adding an additional 24 miles/45 minutes for road users travelling between Tyndrum and Glencoe.

 

To help minimise disruption to road users, the works will be suspended for short amnesty periods at 9pm, 10pm, 12am, 2am and 4am to allow traffic through and avoiding the need to divert.

 

There is a height restriction on the A828 at Connel Bridge of 4.2m (13’9”). Vehicles exceeding this height should advance to the closure points on the A82, where they will be stacked until an amnesty period or when the road is reopened again.

 

On the A82 north of Loch Tulla Viewpoint, from 7pm-7am from Tuesday October 4 to Friday October 7, the road will remain open, but a 10mph convoy system will be in place.

 

Outwith working hours, the A82 will be open to all vehicles; however, a 30mph speed limit will be in place as motorists will be travelling over a temporary surface. Access to emergency services will be maintained at all times.

 

Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland, said: 'This surfacing project on the A82 will help to address defects and greatly improve the route for road users.

 

'The traffic management is essential to keep motorists and roadworkers safe and our teams will do all they can to complete the works as quickly and safely as possible.

 

'We thank the local community and road users for their patience whilst we carry out these essential improvements. We encourage road users to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date travel information.'