Works near Glencreggan

by **MCP** » Tue May 08, 2012 10:44 am

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.

by **Board Admin** » Tue May 08, 2012 12:29 pm

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.

by **MCP** » Tue May 08, 2012 12:36 pm

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

Thanks for the info. How did you know?

by **tarmmaker** » Thu May 10, 2012 11:47 am

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

Thanks for the info. How did you know?

http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/news/2012 ... ampbeltown

by **MCP** » Mon May 14, 2012 9:05 am

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.

by **tarmmaker** » Wed May 16, 2012 7:42 pm

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

by **russanros** » Thu Jun 14, 2012 10:26 pm

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!

by **tarmmaker** » Fri Jun 15, 2012 11:57 pm

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

by **MCP** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 3:08 pm

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.

by **tarmmaker** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 5:16 pm

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

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