BEAR Scotland has reported that the A83 in the south west to allow teams to assess a landslip that has occurred at the Rest and Be Thankful.

The debris has been caught in one of the specially designed landslip mitigation fences across the bottom of the slope above the A83 carriageway, however a full safety and geotechnical assessment needs to be completed in the area as a precaution before the road can reopen.

BEAR Scotland operatives and a specialist subcontractor are on site looking at the possibility of opening the Old Military Road diversion route, however this will depend on a full geotechnical assessment determining the safety of this option.

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The standard incident diversion route is being put in place while the assessment takes place as a precaution.

What alternative travel options are available at the Rest and Be Thankful?

• Ferry services are available from Western Ferries with up to date information available at www.western-ferries.co.uk by phone 01369 704452 or email [email protected]

• An alternative diversion route is in place as follows - 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.