Landslide Disrupts Traffic on A83 Near Rest and Be Thankful in Scottish Highlands

Heavy rainfall caused multiple landslides on the A83 near the Rest and Be Thankful in the Scottish Highlands, resulting in a 60-mile diversion for drivers. The worst affected areas were near Butterbridge and Glen Kinglas. Road management and maintenance company Bear Scotland has been working to clear debris and restore access to the area.

Key Takeaways:

• The A83 near Rest and Be Thankful was hit by 11 landslips over a three-kilometer stretch of hillside, with two blocking the road.
• The landslips were caused by heavy rainfall, with the worst affected areas being near Butterbridge and Glen Kinglas.
• Traffic was diverted along the A819, A85, and A82, but has now been lifted.
• Bear Scotland's teams worked to clear debris from the road, culverts, and ditches at Butterbridge, Glen Kinglas, and the Rest and Be Thankful.
• Inspections were carried out after a further period of heavy rain, and no further slope movements were observed before reopening the A83 trunk road at 9:30am on the morning.
• Traffic Scotland restored access to Lochgoilhead along the B828, and traffic lights are in place at Glen Kinglas and at the Rest and Be Thankful as investigations are ongoing.
• Euan Scott, BEAR Scotland's North West Representative, thanked the community and road users for their patience and continued to monitor hillside conditions over the next few days.

Statistics:

• 11 landslips occurred over a three-kilometer stretch of hillside near Rest and Be Thankful.
• 2 landslips blocked the A83 road.
• 60-mile diversion was in place for drivers.
• Road maintenance teams worked to clear debris from a three-kilometer stretch of road.
• Warren Scotland's North West Representative, Euan Scott.

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