A828 Ledaig | Update on Overnight Works

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is advising road users that rescheduled overnight works on the A828 between Ledaig and Benderloch, approximately two miles north of Connel Bridge, will be carried out from Monday 15 June, between the hours of 7pm and 6am.

Works were initially paused in May due to the discovery of an active nest within the working area. Environmental surveys have been carried out to ensure compliance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

A further survey will be conducted on the morning of Monday 15 June. This will inform the type of works that can be undertaken in the evening.

Provided that the birds have fledged the nest, crews will remove the three remaining areas of rock. However, if the nest is still confirmed to be active, preparatory activities will be undertaken at a suitable distance from the nest during the nightshift instead.

If the overnight rock removal works can go ahead, traffic will be required to stop in both directions for short periods of up to 10 minutes during safety-critical activities, allowing teams to safely carry out rockslope stabilisation on the route.

The overnight schedule has been carefully planned to take place when traffic flows are lower, helping to reduce disruption. To facilitate this work and ensure the safety of both the workforce and road users, temporary traffic lights will remain in place 24 hours a day for the duration of the works.

Michael Baxter, BEAR Scotland’s North West Improvements Scheme Manager said: “These works are essential to ensure the long‑term safety and resilience of the route. Carrying out these safety-critical activities overnight, when traffic flows are lower, will help ensure the works can be delivered safely for both the workforce and road users.

“We thank local residents, businesses, and road users for their continued patience and understanding while these vital safety improvements are delivered on this key route.”

The current phase of rockslope stabilisation works at Ledaig recommenced in April and are expected to continue for up to six months. These works include activities such as loose rock removal and installation of netting and rock anchors.

A further phase of works will be required to address the final section of the rock slope. Options for this phase are currently being developed by BEAR Scotland’s geotechnical specialists in collaboration with Transport Scotland. Further information will be shared once these plans have been finalised.