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No doubt this is discussed elsewhere but I've been unable to find it. Can anyone tell me what all the site work is for on the hill to the North of Glencreggan beside the A83? I had hoped they would one day drive a road through the hill to avoid the crumbling tight bend that's there now but I don't think that's what's happening.

It IS the upgrade for the road. It's been in the pipeline for a while now and it's to aid the wind turbine transporters negotiate that section of road.

Brilliant! re; the road improvement - but don't get me started on the wind turbines...

Thanks for the info. How did you know?

Thanks Tarmmaker, I would never have found that reference. It's not absolutely clear to me that this is a permanent improvement to the A83 rather than a track being created to cut off the sharp bend for the exclusive use of the wind tower transport. Please tell me my doubts are unfounded.

I've just found this, MCP. It's the tendering form for the road widening project, and appears to be something for us all to enjoy!
http://www.tendersdirect.co.uk/Search/T ... Categories

I had hoped they would one day drive a road through the hill to avoid the crumbling tight bend that's there now but I don't think that's what's happening.

Its been interesting watching how this has been progressing. Does anyone know whether it is indeed a 'new bit' of road avoiding the bends altogether or a widening of the existing road? Either would be good, but the first would be better!

The tender is for 500m of road widening, but I can't see any plans online. I'll maybe ask one of the oppos.

I think it's clear now that it is 'only' a bit of road widening and the bends will still be there. It's certainly a big task though and an improvement. Let's hope the construction will be sufficient to prevent the edges crumbling away in future.

And that there isn't a "Rest and be Thankful" after heavy rain. Quite a major sandcastle they've made!