Works to improve active travel on the A83 in Campbeltown will begin on Monday 2 March, with temporary traffic lights expected to be in place for around six weeks.

BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, will deliver the scheme along Kinloch Road to enhance safety and accessibility for people walking, wheeling and cycling.

Construction will take place between 8am and 6pm from Monday 2 March to Friday 10 April. The programme includes installing two new signal-controlled pedestrian crossings beside The Royal Hotel and Aqualibrium, widening existing footpaths, resurfacing sections of the A83 carriageway and adding new road markings.

The measures are intended to support the Scottish Government's objective of making active travel the preferred option for everyday journeys.

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To protect roadworkers and the public, lane closures with temporary traffic lights will operate for the duration of the works. When safe, the traffic lights will be removed outwith working hours.

Parts of the north and south footpaths will close at times, with clearly signed alternative pedestrian routes maintained throughout. Access for emergency services and scheduled bus services will be preserved at all times.

Consultations have taken place with relevant stakeholders to share details of the project in advance.

Gerard Kelly, BEAR Scotland's North West Active Travel Manager said: "Active travel improvement works on the A83 are part of an ongoing commitment to improve safety, quality, and comfort for vulnerable road users.

"The traffic management is essential to keep roadworkers, motorists, pedestrians and cyclists safe during this project, however our teams will carry out these works with safety as our top priority.

"We encourage road users to plan their journey in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date traffic information and allow some extra time to reach their destination. We thank the local community and road users for their patience while we complete the improvements."

Real-time journey updates are available from Traffic Scotland at www.traffic.gov.scot, on X via @trafficscotland, and on the mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.