Welcome

Introduction

Welcome to this public exhibition for the preferred route for the permanent, long-term solution to the challenges at the Rest and Be Thankful, part of the Access to Argyll and Bute (A83) scheme.

Transport Scotland has undertaken detailed assessment work to develop a safe and resilient permanent solution to the issues faced at the Rest and Be Thankful.

In September 2020, 11 potential route corridor options were presented to the public to gather feedback and inform initial design and assessment work. In March 2021, the preferred route corridor was announced as the Glen Croe corridor and five potential route options were identified for further design work. Feedback was provided on the route options which included tunnels, viaducts and debris flow shelters. Throughout this process, regular updates were provided through the A83 Story Map and Transport Scotland has held regular meetings with the A83 Taskforce, now being held three times per year.

In September 2022, Transport Scotland appointed the Atkins WSP Joint Venture (AWJV) to take forward the design and assessment of both the long-term and medium-term solutions. The preferred route for the medium-term solution was then announced in December 2022.

The purpose of this exhibition is to present the preferred route that has been selected as the permanent, long-term solution and explain the next steps to deliver this solution for road users of the A83 and local communities.

Transport Scotland and their consultant AWJV will be happy to assist you with any queries you may have in relation to the project.

Read further information on the A83 Access to Argyll and Bute project.