The Scottish government is to publish short- and long-term plans to solve the ongoing landslide problem that plagues the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful, writes Peter Brown.
The draft Orders for both the long-term solution, including the proposed Debris Flow Shelter, and the medium-term solution to improve the Old Military Road to increase its resilience, will be on display through January 2025.
Cabinet secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop said: “It is a clear sign of that ongoing commitment that we are now able to publish draft Orders for both the long-term solution and future phases of the medium-term solution for the diversionary route along the Old Military Road.
“The scheme, when completed will include a 1.4 km long Debris Flow Shelter and catch pit, drainage works, upgrades to the Rest and Be Thankful car park and view point and a new active travel link from the car park along the B828.
“At the same time, we are progressing our plans to increase the resilience of the temporary diversion route along the Old Military Road.”
Display dates, time and where:
- 15 January 2025, 1pm – 7pm.
Victoria Hall, Kinloch Road, Campbeltown PA28 6JG
What Three Words: ///hunter.adopters.reserved
- 16 January 2025, 1pm – 7pm.
Lochgilphead Bowling Club, Bank Park, Lochgilphead PA31 8NX
What Three Words: ///fumes.presuming.shuffles
- 17 January 2025, 1pm – 6pm
Lochgoilhead Village Hall, 8 Hall Road, Lochgoilhead PA24 8AA
What Three Words: ///scatters.playfully.dusters
- 20 January 2025, 1pm – 7pm.
Queen’s Hall, 9 Argyll Street, Dunoon PA23 7HH
What Three Words: ///enlighten.scrolled.rungs
- 21 January 2025, 1pm – 7pm
Three Villages Hall, Shore Road, Arrochar G83 7AB
What Three Words: ///charts.rise.waxing
An online virtual exhibition is now live at pinpointcloud.co.uk/A83restandbethankful
