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A83 Rest and Be Thankful landslip clearing work ongoing
Published: 3rd Aug 2012 10:38:24
A second day of clearing work is under way to clear 1,000 tonnes of landslip debris from the Rest and Be Thankful section of the A83.
The carriageway in Argyll and Bute has been closed since the first of several slips hit on Wednesday.
A long diversion - adding up to 50 miles to some journeys - is in place. It runs via the A83, A819, A85 and A82.
This is the fifth time in five years the Rest and Be Thankful section has been closed by a landslip.
Local politicians and businesses have called for a long-term solution to the problem, amid concerns it is damaging the area's economy, which relies heavily on haulage and tourism.
Work is also due to start at the end of August on a diversion route along the nearby old military road. This upgrade is expected to take 12 weeks.
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BBC News, 2012. A83 Rest and Be Thankful landslip clearing work ongoing. [Online] (Updated 03 Aug 2012)Available at: http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1444310-A83-Rest-and-Be-Thankful-landslip-clearing-work-ongoing [Accessed 11th May 2013]
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