Lane of A835 re-opens at Garve following overnight landslip
ONE lane of a Ross-shore route has been re-opened to traffic after the removal of an estimated 50 tonnes of debris from the road.
BEAR Scotland says a lane has now been re-opened after a morning clean-up operation to clear the A835 at Garve.
The road had been closed as maintenance teams headed to the scene to assess the situation in daylight.
Temporary traffic lights will remain in place as a safety precaution.
BEAR Scotland manages and maintains the trunk roads in the NE and NW of Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland.
A BEAR spokeswoman said: "All of our teams are responding to the issues on the network and are on high-alert. Our control room is continuing to monitor the network 24/7 for changes in conditions."
Members of the public are being urged to take care on the roads, plan ahead for journeys and follow the latest 'real time' updates from Traffic Scotland at www.trafficscotland.org or twitter @trafficscotland.
Storm Frank is continuing to affect trunk roads in the North West of Scotland with Amber ‘Be Prepared’ warnings in place for heavy rain until 3pm this afternoon issued by the Met Office.
BEAR Scotland is currently dealing with a number of incidents on routes due to the heavy rain and high winds brought in by the storm.
- A83 One mile north of Ardgartan
Flooding has affected the A83 one mile north of Ardgartan and the road currently remains closed for safety reasons. An excavator is on site and the clear-up operation is underway to remove debris from the road, clear culverts and flooding with a view to open this section of the A83 as soon as possible.
- A83 Rest and Be Thankful
Approximately 200 to 300 tonnes of material has been washed down the hillside, with further debris continuing to flow. Two cars were caught in the wash-out and the vehicles are awaiting recovery from the carriageway. The slip occurred just south of the B828 junction in the same location as the 5 December slip and BEAR emergency teams and specialist contractors are currently on-site assessing the situation. A geotechnical inspection is on-going to assess the safety of opening the Old Military Road local diversion and to commence the clear up operation on the A83.
Due to the flooding one mile north of Ardgartan the local diversion route cannot be opened until the Ardgartan flooding is cleared. As noted above, this work is on-going.
What alternative travel options are available at the Rest and Be Thankful?
o Alternative diversion route A82/ A85 / A819: 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.
o Ferry services are available from Western Ferries with up to date information available at www.western-ferries.co.uk by phone 01369 or email enquiries@western-ferries.co.uk
- A85 East of Crianlarich
Flooding is affecting the A85 to the east of Crianlarich and the road is currently closed due to the level of Loch Dochart.
- A85 Lochearnhead to Crieff
The river has burst its banks and the road remains closed between Comrie and Lochearnhead for safety. Further flooding has occurred across the carriageway one mile west of Crieff. A road sweeper has been mobilised to begin the clear-up at both locations.
- A85 Glen Ogle
An excavator has been deployed to remove approximately 10 tonnes of debris spread over a short distance on the A85 north of Lochearnhead. Police Scotland advise the road is open and passable with care at this location.
