BEAR Scotland have announced a £220,000 road surface improvement scheme for the A83, east of Lochgilphead.

The project will see approximately 1km of the A83 resurfaced, creating a smoother and safer journey for road users.

The improvements are scheduled to begin on Tuesday 14 September and are expected to take place over nine days between 7am and 7pm with all work scheduled to be completed by Friday 24 September, subject to weather conditions. No works will take place on Saturday or Sunday.


Commenting on the improvements, Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland's North West Representative said: "This £220,000 project on the A83 near Lochgilphead will address any defects on this section of the route, greatly improving the quality and safety of the road surface.

"The traffic management proposed is essential to the safety of our teams and road users, but we have taken steps to minimise disruption by avoiding weekend working and reducing the extent of traffic management required when works are not taking place.

"We thank motorists for their patience in advance and would also encourage them to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date travel information."

To protect roadworkers and motorists, a 10mph convoy system will be in place during working hours. Outwith working hours, a temporary 30mph speed limit will remain in place as traffic will be using a temporary surface.