BEAR responds to road condition complaints

BEAR Scotland has responded to complaints about the condition of the A83 between Tarbert and Campbeltown.

The road maintenance and management firm responsible for the upkeep of Scotland’s trunk road network on behalf of Transport Scotland said it was aware of ‘areas of deterioration’ on the road as a result of ‘adverse winter weather conditions’ in recent weeks.

There have been several reports of burst tyres in Kintyre as a result of drivers being unable to avoid potholes when meeting on-coming vehicles, particularly near Westport, between Glenbarr and Bellochantuy, and at Rhunahaorine and Whitehouse.

A spokesperson for BEAR Scotland said: ‘Adverse winter weather conditions – particularly the freeze and thaw cycle – can have a serious impact on roads leading to the rapid deterioration of road surfaces, and our teams work to repair the worst affected areas as quickly as possible.

‘Routine road maintenance repairs form a large part of our work, and weekly safety inspections are carried out on all trunk roads. Category one defects, such as deep potholes, are recorded, made safe with temporary repairs, and then permanently repaired within 28 days. We’re aware of areas of deterioration on the A83 following recent weather conditions and are currently completing detailed assessments to identify a prioritised programme of works.’

To report a specific trunk road defect, call 0800 028 1414, or visit BEAR Scotland’s website.