BEAR Scotland has announced that the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful has reopened under convoy operation.

The road was closed on Tuesdays as a safety precaution due to the heavy periods of rain that were forecast in the area overnight. The A83 will remain open overnight under a convoy operation due to improved weather conditions in the area, however teams will continue to monitor the weather forecast and conditions on the hillside. The Old Military Road will remain on standby should conditions require use of the local diversion route.

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Construction work continues on strengthening the landslide mitigation measures in the area, with focus being placed on the construction of a further debris catch-pit.

Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland's North West Representative said: "The A83 will reopen under convoy operation following safety assessments of the hillside at the Rest, and a review of the weather forecast.

"Weather conditions in the area are forecast to ease throughout today and the A83 will remain open overnight under a convoy operation. Our teams will be keeping a close eye on conditions, with teams ready to implement the OMR local diversion route should conditions begin to worsen in the area.

"As ever we thank the local community and all road users for their continued patience while we continue with our work at the Rest."