A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan Story Map
Welcome
Welcome to the Story Map for the A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan scheme, which has been created to work alongside our Transport Scotland website. The purpose of the Story Map is to provide key information regarding the A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan scheme and to help keep you up to date with its progress. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has changed the way we have all had to communicate, this Story Map will form a key part of our engagement with you, and will continue to be updated in the weeks and months ahead, with new content and design information when available.
We hope that you find this Story Map useful and informative, and that it helps to answer any questions you may have about the proposed A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan scheme.
If you would like to find out more about the proposed scheme or ask any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the project team by emailing A82upgrade@jacobs.com .
Introduction
The A82 trunk road forms a strategic link in Scotland’s transport network, connecting the Highlands and Islands to Glasgow and the Central Belt. The route is vital in helping to support economic growth and development in the north and west of Scotland. The A82 is also a key tourist route providing access to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Fort William, and the Highlands and Islands.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the way we have been able to work, you can rest assured that the entire A82 project team is continuing to work hard to progress the scheme. The use of smart technology has allowed the team to continue to engage and meet virtually while working at home due to COVID-19 restrictions, which has allowed work on the scheme to continue.
Some sections of this Story Map contain interactive maps which allow you to explore the location around the A82 Trunk Road. View this helpful guide that explains how to navigate the maps.
Background
The Scottish Government’s ‘Strategic Transport Projects Review’ (STPR) in 2008 set out the future investment programme for transport in Scotland for the next two decades. This included several measures to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow along a number of sections of the A82 trunk road.
The proposed 17km scheme, which begins south of the village of Tarbet and ends just to the north of Inverarnan, includes carriageway widening and substantial improvements to the current substandard trunk road alignment.
The map to the left shows the different sections of the A82 route.
DMRB Process
The design and assessment of trunk road schemes is guided by the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB). This involves a 3-stage process, examining and assessing a number of options leading to the identification of a preferred alignment at the end of the process.
DMRB Stage 1 and 2
Further information about the design, assessment, and survey work completed as part of DMRB Stage 1 and DMRB Stage 2 is available on our website.
At the end of the DMRB Stage 2 process, public exhibitions were held at Arrochar, Crianlarich, Oban and Fort William. These exhibitions provided an overview of the route option assessment work that had taken place and presented the preferred route option taken forward by Transport Scotland for the A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan scheme. A copy of the exhibition panels can be found online here .
The map below shows the different options considered during the DMRB Stage 2 process.
Interactive map of stage 2 route options (use the expand button to enlarge the map and view the legend list).
DMRB Stage 3 - Preferred Route Option Development
We are now in the process of finalising the development and assessment of the preferred route option as part of the DMRB Stage 3 assessment process.
A significant amount of work has taken place in recent years to contribute to this development and assessment, including:
- Comprehensive assessment and development of the scheme design;
- Completion of many surveys, including environmental surveys and a detailed ground investigation;
- Consultation with stakeholders, affected landowners and members of the public;
- Environmental impact assessment of the scheme design and preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report;
- Development of suitable mitigation measures to reduce impacts on the environment; and
- Consideration of mitigating measures to avoid disruption to road users and the local community during construction of the scheme.
Further information about the work carried out during DMRB Stage 3 is available on our website.
To find out more about the preferred route option design, please see ‘The Proposed Scheme’ section of this Story Map.
Statutory Process
The Statutory Process will commence with the publication of Draft Road Orders and Compulsory Purchase Orders. The Environmental Impact Assessment Report will be published at the same time and will report on the environmental impact assessment of the scheme design that forms the basis of the road orders.
Public consultation will take place at the time of publication and will set out and explain the proposals, with individuals and organisations getting the opportunity to make formal comments on the proposals within a set timeframe.
Further information regarding the promotion of new trunk road schemes is available on our website.
Procurement
Following completion of the Statutory Process, Transport Scotland will conduct a tender process to appoint a works contractor. Further information in relation to the procurement of contracts is available on our website.
View of Loch Lomond from existing A82 trunk road.
The Need for the Proposed Scheme
A large amount of data has been collected in recent years which is helping to inform a review of the existing conditions and issues on the A82. This has included a review of speed limits and accident data as well as information gained from engaging with stakeholders, who have helped highlight possible further improvements for consideration.
The data gathered has highlighted key concerns in relation to access, road safety and traffic conditions, which are explained below. While these studies were carried out before the COVID-19 pandemic, the issues remain a concern and reinforce the need for improvements to the A82.
To view the existing conditions and restraints of the route click the video on the right.
Safety
The need for the scheme is fundamentally related to ensuring the safety of all road users and to provide improvements in accessibility and journey time reliability. Accident statistics report that between 2015 and 2019, there were 48 accidents that occurred on the section of the A82 between Tarbet and Inverarnan. Of these 48 incidents, 2 were fatal, 19 were serious and the remaining 27 were slight accidents (refer to Box 1).
National statistics show that accident rates on the A82 between Tarbet and Inverarnan are considerably higher than the national average. This suggests that road safety on this section of the A82 is significantly poorer than comparable roads i.e. non-built-up single carriageway roads, across the trunk road network as a whole.
Data analysis found that the most common factors believed to contribute towards the occurrence of accidents on the A82 were:
- Driver error – loss of control, failure to look properly and travelling too fast for the conditions;
- Weather related – slippery road (due to adverse weather conditions); and
- Road environment – road layout.
Road and Traffic Conditions
The existing trunk road between Tarbet and Inverarnan is generally below standard width, often narrowing to below 6m with no paved boundary and substandard verges running along the roadside. This section of the route is characterised by tight bends and reduced forward visibility, while being tightly constrained between Loch Lomond and the River Falloch to the east, and steep hillsides and the West Highland Line (WHL) railway to the west.
Other factors that contribute to slow traffic flow and dangerous driving conditions include:
- ‘The Seven Bends’ – a narrow stretch that includes a series of back-to-back bends;
- Poor drainage leading to surface water on the road; and
- Limited space for maintenance, leading to an increased need for traffic management.
Image showing the uneven road surface of a stretch of the A82.
Access to Leisure and Recreation
A significant number of visitors to the area engage in leisure activities such as walking and cycling. Generally, there are limited facilities for pedestrians and cycle users in the vicinity of the proposed scheme, with few footpaths located along the A82.
The wider Core Path network provides facilities for pedestrian and cycle users, although not all Core Paths are suitable for shared purposes.
The Proposed Scheme
The proposed scheme consists of approximately 17km of single carriageway road, including a shared path for pedestrians and cycle users. Due to a number of constraints present along the route, it has been designed, for the most part, to follow the route of the existing A82 carriageway.
To view a flythrough of the proposed scheme visualisation click the video on the right.
The proposed scheme includes a 7.3m wide carriageway, with 1m paved hard strips next to both sides of the road and a shared path on the lochside. To help improve the alignment, the scheme moves away from the route of the existing A82 in a number of locations, and where possible the shared path will use the line of the existing road (as illustrated in the figure below). Where there are existing stretches of tight bends, verges will be widened or the bends will be straightened to improve forward visibility.
3D Visualisation of a section of proposed footway / cycleway following the existing A82 (click to expand).
These improvements will help address the road safety and operational issues of the existing route. Vehicle laybys will offer safer stopping opportunities and allow road users to stop for short periods of time. The scheme will also allow future maintenance to take place safely and with significantly reduced levels of disruption.
Engineering features such as larger watercourse crossings, new drainage channels, road embankments and cuttings will improve resilience to storm events, reducing the level of disruption due to flooding, landslides and rockfall events.
The communities along the route will be enhanced with safer walking and cycling routes while the new bus laybys in Tarbet and the rail station in Ardlui will also be more accessible.
Tarbet
In Tarbet, the proposed scheme will retain the existing A82 / A83 junction with minor improvements to its geometry and the pedestrian and cycle user facilities. Given the urban nature of the environment and the presence of residential properties, the school and bus stops in Tarbet, we have included a new shared footway / cycleway on the east side of the A82 while keeping and extending the footway on the west side. We have also provided new bus stops while moving the existing bus stop further from the A83 junction, improving the safety and operation of the junction and pedestrian crossing. The carriageway through Tarbet will be a minimum of 6m wide due to existing property constraints.
Inveruglas to Pulpit Rock
The scheme includes an improved junction providing access to the visitor centre in Inveruglas. Between Inveruglas and Pulpit Rock, a series of new viaduct structures are proposed at Creag an Arnain, Coire nan Each and Tom na h-Innse to provide a safer alignment and improve forward visibility compared to the current Seven Bends (Seven Sisters) section of the road (as shown in the figures below).
3D Visualisation of the proposed Creag an Arnain Viaduct (click to expand).
3D Visualisation of the proposed Coire nan Each and Tom na h-Innse Viaducts (click to expand).
In addition to the three viaduct structures, the scheme includes changes to, or the replacement of several bridge structures located along the existing route.
Ardlui
Ardlui will also feature a speed limit of 40mph making it safer for people to enjoy local amenities. The reduced speed limit also allows for the removal of the 1m hard strips, therefore reducing the requirement for additional land and any impact on nearby properties.
Design Development
The DMRB Stage 3 design process has focused on the development and refinement of the preferred route option. Since the beginning of the DMRB Stage 3 process, a number of additional design opportunities have been considered as part of the design development.
Use the slideshow below to scroll through the additional design opportunities that have been considered or keep scrolling to continue.
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The design team has worked closely with stakeholders throughout the design and assessment process. This stakeholder engagement along with knowledge gained through the previous assessment stages, has been crucial in helping to shape and influence the development of the design.
Environmental impact has played an integral part in the design process and has helped to inform during its development. Giving careful consideration to the unique biodiversity of the location, an iterative design approach has been adopted to make sure that any potential impact on the environment can be avoided or addressed in accordance with the environmental design principles agreed at the start of the project.
Key environmental considerations included design amendments to minimise the impact of the proposed scheme on adjoining property, ancient woodland, the banks of Loch Lomond, and notable ecology that includes protected habitats and species. The iterative design process has made sure, where possible, that the proposed road will avoid areas of high or exceptional value loch shore habitat. This is most notable at Tarbet Isle, south of Inveruglas, and where the proposed alignment encroaches into the loch on a new viaduct structure at Tom na h-Innse. This is vitally important as avoiding these locations will benefit bat species and other wildlife which forage and commute along the loch edge. The design refinements in response to environmental or other issues are listed in Box 2 below.
Additional measures to protect the surrounding environment have included the steepening of earthworks slope gradients in order to reduce the proposed scheme footprint. This has helped to limit the loss of ancient woodland and reduce the effects on protected species that are indigenous to the area.
Other ways of protecting the environment by reducing the scheme's footprint have included:
- Introducing drainage features which take up less room;
- Combining different elements of road infrastructure into a single feature such as rock traps and drainage swales: the provision of mammal ledges and tunnels in the design of drainage structures, and;
- Designing culverts to feature no sudden drops in water level, allowing the free movement of fish between watercourses that cross beneath the A82.
Use the slideshow below to view the proposed scheme design in detail or keep scrolling to continue.
Environmental Impact Assessment
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the proposed scheme considers the likely impacts of the proposed scheme on the environment by comparing it with the expected conditions that would occur without the introduction of the proposed scheme, before designing mitigation measures to address and reduce the environmental effects. The process identified the existing environmental condition via field surveys, consultation with stakeholders, and review of existing data.
A map illustrating the designated environmental sites in the area surrounding the scheme can be found at the end of this section of the Story Map.
The scheme’s EIA Report will highlight the likely environmental impacts and identifies any potentially significant residual effects, following proposed mitigation measures being introduced.
As discussed in the Background section, the DMRB is used to inform the design and environmental impact assessment of road schemes. In 2013, Transport Scotland began the initial stages of the environmental assessment (DMRB Stage 1 and Stage 2) for the proposed scheme. The preferred route option was then announced in 2015 and the proposed scheme progressed to DMRB Stage 3. This stage of assessment requires the design to be developed to a sufficient level of detail in order for any potential significant environmental effects to be identified for both the construction and operational phases of the proposed scheme, and to identify appropriate mitigation that can be included where necessary.
As explained earlier in the Design Development section, the EIA process provides an opportunity to minimise potential environmental impacts as the design progresses. Environmental constraints and key issues have been identified through consultation, extensive environmental surveys, and technical assessments. The information gathered has helped inform decision-making throughout the design process, which has refined the proposed scheme and helped incorporate measures to avoid or reduce potential adverse impacts.
The topics considered within the EIA Report are:
- Effects on all travellers
- Community and private assets
- Geology, soils and groundwater
- Road drainage and the water environment
- Ecology and nature conservation
- Landscape
- Visual
- Cultural heritage
- Air quality
- Climate change
- Noise and vibration
- Materials and waste
- Human health, and
- Cumulative effects
The scheme includes a range of environmental mitigation measures summarised below:
- New native woodland creation;
- Restoration of some areas of woodland habitat;
- New bat roosting features along the loch edge;
- New features for otters along the lochside;
- Restoration of the loch edge through removing existing structures and selection of new structures to minimise hydromorphological* impacts where possible;
- Provision of new mammal ledges in drainage culverts** and tunnels, which allow safe passage under the carriageway for small to medium sized mammals;
- Mitigation planting and seeding to earthworks and planting of native trees and shrubs; and
- Development of management plans that will identify best practice measures or construction techniques, to reduce, minimise or offset potential impacts on areas of peat and Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystems
*The shaping of the landscape by water, especially by rains and by rivers
**An example of a culvert with mammal ledges (click to expand).
The key environmental impacts are summarised below:
- Improved access and safety for pedestrians and cycle users, due to the introduction of a shared path (and associated infrastructure);
- Land-take required for the proposed scheme (residential, commercial and industrial land, community / tourism land, agricultural and sporting land, forestry and woodland and other land);
- Removal of ancient and non-ancient woodland, with associated impacts for some species on habitat connectivity and the loss of trees with bat roost potential;
- Loss of areas of loch edge habitat, with associated impacts on bats;
- An increase in east west habitat fragmentation as a result of the widened road corridor, impacting on the ability of species to move between woodland and loch edge habitats;
- Changes to the environmental conditions within Inveruglas Gorge as a result of the new Inveruglas Bridge, which may have potentially adverse impacts on bryophyte and lichen assemblages;
- Disturbance to the hydromorphology of Inveruglas Water and the Loch Lomond shoreline, as a result of the introduction of new engineered structures;
- Impacts on landscape features and change to the local Landscape Character, primarily resulting from areas of tree loss, areas of soil and rock cutting (with associated stabilisation measures), new areas of rock embankments and retaining walls along the loch edge and the introduction of viaduct structures;
- Visual impacts for receptors at settlements, individual properties which face onto the A82, and footpath users within close proximity to the road;
- Excavation and disturbance of areas of deep peat and Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystems; and
- Loss of existing rock exposures.
Interactive Map (double click to zoom in and move around map layer)
Use the buttons below to filter each individual environmental designation to view in the map to the right:
Active Travel
The entirety of the proposed scheme lies within Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, a key tourist destination, with the A82 being the primary transport link through the national park. Although no cycling or footway provision exists along the existing route, a number of pedestrian and cycling routes are closely connected to the existing A82, consisting of Core Paths, tourist routes and informal paths (see the figure below). All existing pedestrian and cycling routes will be retained through the proposed scheme, although there may be minor changes in some locations.
Existing pedestrian and cycling routes.
The proposed scheme will provide a continuous 17km shared footway / cycleway next to the lochside of the road, before coming to an end to the north of Inverarnan, with pedestrian and cycle users wishing to continue on the A82 required to move on to the existing trunk road carriageway or verge.
Through Tarbet the proposed scheme provides a shared footway / cycleway on the lochside of the proposed scheme, which varies in width due to existing constraints such as adjacent property. On the west side of the A82, the existing footway will remain, with a new section of footway also constructed.
A short length of footway will be constructed on the west side of the A82 in Inveruglas to link the footway / cycleway on the west side of the A82, via a safe crossing point, with The Three Lochs Way.
Through Ardlui, a shared footway / cycleway will be provided on the eastern side and an improved footway is to be constructed on the western side of the road.
A number of sections of the shared path between Tarbet and Inveruglas, use the existing A82 carriageway, as illustrated in the figure below.
3D Visualisation of a section of proposed footway / cycleway following the existing A82 (click to expand).
The proposed scheme design includes a pedestrian route connecting the Loch Lomond Holiday Park at Inveruglas to existing pedestrian and cycling routes (Core Paths, Recreational Paths) to the west of the A82.
There are several informal pedestrian and cycle user crossing points throughout the proposed scheme. These are generally included in the settlements of Tarbet, Inveruglas, Ardlui and Inverarnan in addition to the following locations:
- The Tarbet Isle Loop car park
- The former Home on the Loch café and car park
- Ardvorlich, Pulpit Rock and Stuckindroin
- The former Ardlui Church
An overview of pedestrian and cycling routes, including the shared path provision as part of the proposed scheme, is illustrated in the mapping to the right.
Zoom in to view the route labels or use the buttons below to view specific map extents.
Interactive Map (double click to zoom in and move around map layer).
The Three Lochs Way (TLW):
The Loch Lomond and Cowal Way (LLCW):
To view the proposed shared footway /cycleway, use the map on the right to zoom into different areas of the scheme design.
Public Transport
Bus services will be enhanced by the construction of two new bus laybys in Tarbet, which will see the existing bus stop move further from the junction with the A83. These laybys will allow buses to stop off the carriageway as passengers get off and luggage is unloaded. Outside of Tarbet, buses operate as a hail and ride service and stop less frequently, therefore laybys are not required. However, access to buses in the communities of Inveruglas, Ardlui and Inverarnan will be made safer and more accessible with the creation of footpaths and safe crossing points.
Travel by train will also be enhanced with the addition of a new parking layby near the station in Ardlui. A new footpath in Ardlui will also link the station to local amenities, and the shared path will allow pedestrians and cycle users to travel safely from the station to destinations in Ardlui. There will also be laybys for larger vehicles situated to the north of the village. The shared path will allow safe and sustainable access from the station to destinations further afield, including the West Highland Way in Inverarnan.
Access to Leisure and Recreation
As part of the development of the design we have considered how the scheme can deliver enhanced benefits to pedestrians and cycle users. Consideration is being given to a range of opportunities which may be incorporated within the proposed scheme design.
The following facilities have been considered and may be included within the proposed scheme design.
Use the key map below to view the location of each design proposal site or keep scrolling to view the facilities.
Design Proposal - Site A - Tarbet Isle Loop
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Tarbet Isle Loop located at an existing informal car park to the west of the A82. Includes cycle parking facilities, framed viewpoints through managed vegetation and a small area for picnic benches, seating and litter bins.
Design Proposal - Site B - Inveruglas Water Road Bridge
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Inveruglas Water is an area of redundant A82 carriageway which may be used as a picnic area (with picnic benches, seating and litter bins) with links to the surrounding pedestrian and cycling network. Cycle stands, interpretation signage and an area for a sculptural art feature is proposed. Accessed from the shared footway / cycleway via the stepped pedestrian link beneath the proposed Inveruglas Bridge and a crossing point at road level.
Design Proposal - Site C - Creag an Arnain
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Creag an Arnain pedestrian and cycle user stopping location with seating.
Design Proposal - Site D - Tom na h-Innse
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Tom na h-Innse stopping location with seating.
Design Proposal - Site E - Ardvorlich
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Ardvorlich is an area of redundant A82 carriageway which may be used to provide a stretch of offline shared footway / cycleway, with links to a pedestrian and cycle user viewing area looking north east.
Design Proposal - Site F - Rubha Ban
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Rubha Ban is another area of redundant A82 carriageway which may be used for creation of a pedestrian and cycle user viewpoint overlooking Loch Lomond.
Design Proposal - Site G - Stuckindroin
Interactive Graphic (click the information points on the graphic to view pop up boxes)
Stuckindroin is an area of redundant A82 carriageway which may provide cycle parking provision, a picnic area (with picnic benches, seating and litter bins) and pedestrian and cycle user viewing areas along the edge of Loch Lomond, with interpretation signage.
Parking Provision
There are a number of formal and informal parking areas located along the A82, including at the Tarbet Isle Loop and Inveruglas Visitor Centre, all of which will be retained. There are also informal stopping places, some of which are only large enough for one vehicle. Stopping places are often used for short periods of time, but can also be used by people accessing routes for longer walks. These will not be retained as part of the scheme.
There will be new formal laybys (see figure below) provided as part of the proposed scheme, with size and spacing in line with relevant design and safety standards. Laybys incorporating a segregation island between them and the A82 will be constructed northbound (south of Inveruglas and north of Ardlui) and southbound (south of Inveruglas and north of Ardlui). A layby without a segregation island will also be constructed next to the southbound carriageway near Ardlui Rail Station.
Graphic of type A and B formal laybys (click to expand).
Delivery of the scheme
The delivery of the scheme will be extremely complex due to the narrow width of the existing trunk road and the proximity of both the steep hillside to the west and Loch Lomond and the River Falloch to the east.
The scheme will need to be constructed in sections to avoid lengthy sections of traffic management which would create considerable delays and disruption. Potential scenarios are being considered to reduce overall disruption to road users during the construction of the proposed scheme, including constructing two or three discrete and separate sections simultaneously. This would allow two-way traffic to pass freely through the intervening sections of road.
Full road closures will also be required during the construction of some aspects of the works to ensure the safety of the workforce and the public, and to facilitate the continued safe operation of the trunk road and adjacent rail line. During these closures, road users will be required to follow the local diversion route, which will include a section of the A83 between Tarbet and Inveraray. For longer distance strategic journeys, alternative routes using the wider trunk road network will result in minimal delays.
The mapping to the right shows the local diversion and alternative diversion routes.
Use the buttons below to view the routes in detail.
Transport Scotland is aware of the importance of the A83 route to Argyll and the potential need to prioritise works to provide a long-term solution. Further details regarding the Transport Scotland project Access to Argyll and Bute , which includes the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful. The A82 between Tarbet and Tyndrum also provides a local diversion route during A83 closures at Rest and Be Thankful.
Having consideration for the A83 route to Argyll and for impacts on the surrounding road network, a phased construction approach to the A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan scheme is being considered to help mitigate against both routes being disrupted simultaneously. Any delays and diversions as a result of the A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan scheme will be co-ordinated with work and operational activity on the A83 at the Rest and be Thankful as far as possible.
Use the buttons below to view each route:
Table shows journey route, distance, time and difference for Tarbet to/from Tyndrum. *During normal operating conditions (click to expand).
Table shows journey route, distance, time and difference for Tarbet to/from Oban. *During normal operating conditions (click to expand).
Table shows journey route, distance, time and difference for Glasgow to/from Tyndrum. *During normal operating conditions (click to expand).
It is recognised that constructing the scheme in a phased manner would significantly increase the overall duration of the A82 construction works, but a phased approach could be beneficial in helping to prioritise certain sections, bringing with it early delivery of the scheme benefits, such as a reduction in accidents, improved journey times and reduced disruption from maintenance.
Photo of construction works carried out at Pulpit Rock.
Ongoing Engagement
Transport Scotland and its consultants have continued to regularly engage with stakeholders during the development of the proposed scheme throughout DMRB Stage 3.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Transport Scotland, supported by its consultants Jacobs Fairhurst Joint Venture (JFJV), hosted a series of engagement workshops with a wide range of stakeholder organisations in Arrochar.
The workshops set out the developing route alignment and sought feedback from those attending on the design and assessment work carried out to date. They also provided an opportunity for the project team to understand the views of the stakeholder groups and to consider some of the opportunities and options that will inform the developing route alignment.
Photo of members of the public viewing exhibition materials at a public exhibition in 2015 (click to expand).
Regular engagement with key stakeholders has continued during the COVID-19 pandemic, successfully making use of virtual meetings, as we progress the detailed development and assessment of the preferred option, informed by our enhanced understanding of the specific complexities associated with improving this iconic route.
Having consideration for the changes to communication preferences due to the COVID-19 pandemic, over the coming months this Story Map will form a key part our ongoing engagement with the local community, key stakeholders and the general public.
South facing view of Loch Lomond from woodland.
Feedback and Contact Us
Thank you for reading the Story Map and we hope you found it useful. We will continue to update this page regularly with new information as the proposed A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan scheme progresses.
If you have any questions for our project team or would like to find out more about the proposed scheme, pleased contact our Stakeholder Manager by emailing A82upgrade@jacobs.com .
We look forward to hearing from you.
A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan Project Team
Existing view of A82 trunk road with road sign to reduce speed.
