Background

The A83 Trunk Road is one of only two east-west strategic trunk road network connections between Argyll and Bute and the Central Belt. The section through the Rest and Be Thankful, also known as Glen Croe, is increasingly affected by landslides.

The most significant recorded landslides at the Rest and Be Thankful occurred in August and September 2020. Following these unprecedented events, the former Cabinet Secretary instructed Transport Scotland to look at a long-term, resilient, and sustainable solution to the problem of landslides in Glen Croe.

Timeline of actions to date

October 2020

Public consultation on the 11 proposed route corridor options

March 2021

Glen Croe corridor identified as the preferred route corridor and initial feedback obtained on the five route options

April 2021

Publication of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) Stage 1 Report and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Report

September 2022

Atkins WSP Joint Venture (AWJV) appointed to take forward next stages of design for both the medium and long-term solutions

December 2022

Improvements to the existing Old Military Road identified as the preferred option for the medium-term solution

Spring 2023

Preferred route for permanent, long-term solution announced

June 2023

Preferred route exhibitions

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