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A83 Rest and Be Thankful, Glen Croe, Argyll and Bute·In developmentTransport

A83 Access to Argyll and Bute, Rest and Be Thankful

  • StageSchemes progressing through the statutory process, with design work continuing (A83 Taskforce, 12 Mar 2026)
  • Next milestoneComplete statutory process; construction could start in about 18 months if a public local inquiry is avoided (an inquiry would add 12 to 18 months)
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Transport Scotland, A83 Taskforce meeting minutes 12 March 2026: Part 1 A83 Rest and Be Thankful →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Complete statutory process; construction could start in about 18 months if a public local inquiry is avoided (an inquiry would add 12 to 18 months)2 November 2026 · previously: Completion of statutory process and contractor appointment for phased works
  • Stage: Schemes progressing through the statutory process, with design work continuing (A83 Taskforce, 12 Mar 2026)2 November 2026 · previously: Draft Orders in statutory process as of March 2026; phase 1 link road complete
  • Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: Long-term solution estimated £405-470 million
  • Stage: Draft Orders in statutory process as of March 2026; phase 1 link road complete27 October 2026 · previously: Statutory process (long-term debris flow shelter: DMRB Stage 3 complete, draft Orders and EIA published Dec 2024, representations under consideration); medium-term Old Military Road resilience works progressing in phases

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