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Permanent solution for the A83 Rest and Be Thankful

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A83 landslide

For several years now, residents and businesses across Argyll and Bute and further afield have seen one of the main roads linking Argyll to the rest of Scotland partially closed off because of landslides.

The Rest and Be Thankful section of the A83 road is an iconic stretch of road, with stunning scenery around it, and a long and proud history in the surrounding area. Above all else, it is a vital section of road, linking communities across Argyll to the Central Belt of Scotland, including Kintyre, Cowal, and Mid-Argyll.

There have been multiple instances of landslides blocking this section of road over many years, and despite recent investment on landslide mitigation measures, these problems persist.

Blockages to the road can be devastating for the local economy and for businesses, as well as being severely disruptive for local residents given the limited travel options available as an alternative to the A83.

It is clear that a permanent solution is required, which ensures that the A83 is fully accessible all year round, and that the uncertainty caused by landslides is avoided as best as practicably possible.

The community needs to come together, as one voice, to tell the Scottish Government that decisive action is needed now.

Donald Cameron MSP 

Sign the petition today:

https://www.change.org/p/scottish-government-urge-the-scottish-government-to-seek-a-permanent-solution-for-the-a83-rest-and-be-thankful 

News

Donald Cameron MSP

Ten years to deliver permanent solution to Rest and Be Thankful

Wednesday, 30 December, 2020

Commenting on reports that it may take ten years to deliver a permanent solution to repeated closures of the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful, Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said:

Donald Cameron MSP

SNP lack of action on A83 “inexcusable”

Thursday, 26 November, 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has described the SNP Government’s lack of action in delivering a permanent solution to the problems besetting the A83 as “inexcusable”, after Argyll and Bute Council today passed an emergency motion on the ongoing impact of frequent road closures.

Donald Cameron MSP with Cllr Andrew Vennard

Public urged to respond to A83 consultation

Wednesday, 14 October, 2020

Two local Argyll politicians have called on the general public to participate in Transport Scotland’s ongoing public consultation into a new route into Argyll in response to a series of landslides at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful.

BEAR Scotland: Looking up landslip channel from the carriageway on A83

Rest and Be Thankful consultation must deliver permanent solution

Friday, 25 September, 2020

Scottish Conservative representatives have called on the SNP Government to ensure that a permanent solution is finally found for the Rest and Be Thankful.

Donald Cameron MSP with Cllr Alastair Redman

Welcome for council’s winter road preparations

Friday, 11 September, 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed Argyll and Bute Council’s announcement of its preparations for dealing with winter conditions on the road network.

Donald Cameron MSP

Cameron urges residents to have their say on A83

Tuesday, 8 September, 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging local residents and businesses to have their say when it comes to finding a permanent solution for the A83.

Donald Cameron MSP

Community anger over latest A83 closure

Thursday, 6 August, 2020

Shadow Finance Secretary Donald Cameron has written to Transport Minister Michael Matheson urging him to 'wake up' to the implications of the latest closure of the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful.

Maurice Corry MSP

A83 shambles hammer blow to local economy

Wednesday, 5 August, 2020

Argyll and Bute Conservative representatives have slammed the SNP's continued lack of urgency to find a permanent solution to the problems that continue to engulf the Rest and Be Thankful.

Cllr Alastair Redman

Poor roads stifling economic growth

Wednesday, 4 March, 2020

At today's MAKI meeting I had the opportunity to raise many pressing matters that are facing my constituents as well as other areas of Argyll and Bute.

Donald Cameron MSP

Postponement of A83 taskforce meeting is “unbelievable”

Thursday, 28 March, 2019

Highlands and Islands Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron has described a decision by Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, to postpone a  meeting of the A83 taskforce by more than two months as “unbelievable”.

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