Some 480 tonnes of debris have been removed from the A83 Rest and Be Thankful road following a landslip.

Clearance works on the Argyll road resumed at 7am yesterday morning, and an additional 250 tonnes have now been removed. Good progress is being made to clear the carriageway completely.

Once all the debris has been cleared, a site assessment will be carried out. This will involve evaluating hillside stability, supporting embankments and any damage which may have been caused to the road.

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Until these evaluations have taken place, TranServ can give no timescale regarding when the road may be able to reopen to traffic.

There is a diversion route via Dalmally and Crianlarich, adding around an extra 55 miles to the journey.

Two years ago the road was closed for several weeks after a landslide at exactly the same spot.

Western Ferries have implemented additional services to try to meet the increased demand between Hunter's Quay (Dunoon) & McInroy's Point (Gourock).

(GK/KMcA)