A83 Lochgilphead | Closure following Police Incident

The A83 is currently closed at Lochnell Street towards the east end of Lochgilphead.

In the interests of road safety, A83 HGV traffic is required to utilise the strategic diversion following the A819 from Inveraray, A85 via Oban and the A816 to the west end of Lochgilphead and visa versa. The strategic diversion is not suitable for vehicles over 13’9” in height. Drivers of vehicles higher than this should liaise with Police Scotland.

A local diversion is in place via Manse Brae, Union Street, and Lorne Street but this is only suitable for light local traffic. Argyll and Bute Council have promoted waiting restrictions along these streets to ease traffic flow and will be enforcing them, if required, in the interests of safety. Local diversions are also available for pedestrians whilst access-only is maintained in Lochnell Street for residents and businesses.

Works to stabilise the fire-damaged building is ongoing to allow the A83 to be reopened as soon as possible which is hoped to be by New Year.

Euan Scott, BEAR Scotland’s North West Representative advised “This is a tragic situation and our thoughts are with the families of those affected. ACHA are making good progress on emergency stabilisation works which are required before the A83 can be re-opened. Whilst there is a local diversion for light traffic, we urge HGVs to utilise the longer, but more suitable, diversion route.”