Rest closed August 01

[kintyre forum news 4]

Start Date/Time: Wednesday, 01 Aug 2012 - 16:06

Type: Closure

Description: The A83 is closed to traffic in both directions at the Rest and Be Thankful due to a landslide.
Delay: Road users are advised to expect longer than normal journey time.

Cause: Landslide

Diversion: Westbound Turn right onto the A82 at Tarbet and follow the road until Crianlarich – Turn left onto A82 and continue until Tyndrum – Turn left onto the A85 and continue until Dalmally - Turn left onto A819 and follow the road until Inveraray. Thereafter follow permanent signing. Distance: 58.8 miles.---------- Eastbound At Inveraray, turn left onto the A819 then follow the road until Dalmally – Turn right onto the A85 and continue until Tyndrum – Turn right onto the A82 and follow the road to Crianlarich – Turn right onto A82 and follow the road until Tarbet. Distance: 58.8 miles.------------ Notes: • Height Restrictions at Crianlarich (4.4m and 14”6”)