THOUSANDS of Scots drivers face a 200-mile detour and a four-hour journey due to a major road closure.
Bear Scotland is carrying out essential carriageway resurfacing at Inchree, north of Onich, on the A82.
Bear Scotland is carrying out essential carriageway resurfacing at Inchree[/caption]
Works are to get underway on Sunday, March 9 and will run until Tuesday, March 18 between the hours of 7pm and 6am.
Motorists have been informed there is “no alternative route” and those who miss amnesties could be forced on a four-hour – or 200 mile detour, reports The Press and Journal.
Bear Scotland said there is “no option” other than to close the road due to “narrow roads”.
A detour would take motorists to Fort William, to Spean Bridge and over to the A9 to Laggan, down to Perth back over the A85 through Crief to Tydrum and then back onto the A82 through Glencoe.
A Bear Scotland spokesperson said: “Unfortunately, an alternative route is not available.
“We understand that works of this nature will be disruptive and have planned the works consecutively to reduce the impact of the works.
“Bear Scotland and Transport Scotland wish to thank the local communities in advance for their patience during these essential works.
“Should you require further information, or wish to discuss these proposals, please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail at NWConsultation@bearscotland.co.uk.“
Elsewhere, we told how a busy bridge in Edinburgh is to shut for six weeks sparking traffic chaos.
Edinburgh‘s busy North Bridge is closed to all northbound traffic.
Only southbound traffic – travelling from Princes Street to South Bridge – will be permitted to use the stretch of road.
The bridge is undergoing improvement works to allow the southbound approach to the bridge to be resurfaced.
