Bizarre and ridiculous options

Sir

The fiasco that is the A83/Rest and be Thankful is an apt metaphor for the ineptitude of the Scottish Government and its handling of issues as diverse as transport, the economy, education and health matters.

Now we have Government Minister Michael Matheson inviting us to speak up on the proposals put forward for the corridor options for the A83.

Are these options serious? Some appear as bizarre as they are ridiculous.

Options 2 and 3 suggest taking the route either from the bottom of the Rest or from the head of Loch Fyne through to the A82 to Ardlui or Inverarnan - a road that is narrow, dangerous and already over-burdened by traffic.

Why is the Scottish Government not asking what the people would really like to see replacing the three-mile length of troublesome A83? Where is the vision, dynamism, creativity in our elected members? Scotland aspires to be a dynamic nation. For goodness sake, offer us something inspirational and something the nation can be proud of.

R Finlay, Ardrishaig.