A82 East of Glencoe | Rockslope Stabilisation

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland are set to carry out rockslope stabilisation works on the A82, at Glen Coe from Monday 5 January 2026 for up to 18 weeks, with works carried out during daylight hours, Monday to Saturday.

The works will involve vegetation and tree removal, controlled removal of any potentially loose blocks, and reinforcing the slope with rockfall drapery netting and face anchored support mesh. These works are crucial to ensure the ongoing safety of those using the A82 trunk road.

To ensure the safety of the workforce and road users, two-way traffic lights and a 30mph speed restriction will be in place, taking traffic down to a single lane. These will remain in operation 24 hours a day for the full duration of the works. During critical works, traffic lights will be used to stop traffic in both directions for a maximum of 10 minutes. There will be no access to the adjacent laybys during the works.

Works are subject to weather and any other unforeseen delays. Access for emergency services and scheduled bus services will be maintained for the full duration of  the works.

Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the works to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements.

Euan Scott, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative said: “This rockslope stabilisation works on the A82 at Glen Coe will ensure the safety and integrity of the A82 trunk road, as well as to protect public safety.

“Our teams will carry out these works quickly, with safety as our top priority. We thank the local community and road users for their patience while we complete the improvements.”