A section of the A828 between Ledaig and Benderloch in Argyll and Bute has been reopened under traffic signal control after BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, completed emergency safety works.
Safety concerns were raised after monitoring of the site identified a 25 tonne area of rock that had cracked and posed a threat of breaking away from the main slope.
BEAR Scotland took urgent action to partially close the road as an immediate safety precaution on Thursday 14 November, allowing operatives to put measures in place to protect essential utilities beneath the road surface from the impact from rock debris.
During the works over the weekend, the trunk road including the footway and adjacent national cycle route 78 remained fully closed to road users, pedestrians and cyclists to allow geotechnical specialists to complete the works using rope access and a crane.
Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said “The emergency works to remove the 25 Tonne rock mass proved successful and we’re pleased reopen the A828 between Ledaig and Benderloch to road users, pedestrians and cyclists. Traffic signals have been retained to allow us to continue monitoring the area in question.
“We’d like to thank local residents, businesses and the public for their patience and understanding whilst the road remained closed. Decisions like this are always carefully considered with safety as our top priority.”
(Picture – BEAR Scotland)
