Road improvement works are set to begin on the A83 at Strone Point outside Inveraray next month.

The 28-week project aims to improve the radius of the tight corner at Strone Point and will get underway on 04 December.

Features include;

• realigning the carriageway and cutting back the rock slope to improve visibility for drivers

• improving the road width

• upgrading the drainage systems to improve road safety in wet conditions

• erecting a new road safety barrier and bike guard


• new road markings

• improved signing

Transport Minister, Humza Yousaf said: "We know that the local community has been waiting for this work to get underway for some time and we are pleased to have agreed a programme with the contractor that will keep the A83 open for the majority of the project.

"Everything possible will be done to minimise disruption, especially during the festive period when traffic management will be removed between 22nd December 2017 and 3rd January 2018.

"The patience that people have shown so far is very much appreciated and we are expecting to see progress now that the works schedule has been agreed."

Transport Scotland said during the vast majority of the programme, the road will be reduced to one lane and controlled by temporary traffic signals. In addition, up to 13 night time road closures will be required and road users will be notified in advance.

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