Concerns for the stability of the hillside has closed the A83 Inveraray to Loch Lomond road at the Rest and Be Thankful.
Bear Scotland said it had made the decision to close the route, and switch to using the Old Military Road until at least tomorrow morning.
The single track Old Military Road runs adjacent to the A83, lower down the hill, and a convoy system will be in place.
A spokesman for Bear said: “The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful will operate under convoy control on the Old Military Road with immediate effect due to concern over hillside conditions.
“Several areas of movement have been witnessed this morning and with the continued rain and the snow melt a precautionary approach is being taken.
“This will continue through today and overnight and will be reviewed at 9am on Tuesday December 20.”
He continued: “Our team continues to closely monitor the situation.
“Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot and twitter at @trafficscotland.”
Landslide on Shetland
Elsewhere, a landslide has closed a road in Shetland – just hours after the island had its power fully restored following heavy snow.
The slip hit the A968 Voe to Firth road, at Dales Lees road.
People travelling to Toft Ferry are asked to use an alternative route via Graven and Brae.
A spokeswoman for Shetland Islands Council said: “An assessment of the stability of the landslide and the immediate vicinity will take time and the road closure may be in place for several days.”
Access for local residents is still possible.
It is the latest blow for Shetland, after more than 5,200 homes were plunged into darkness last Monday when snow hit the lines. SSE managed to get the final 118 homes switched back on yesterday afternoon, although warned there may be further repairs – and temporary switch-offs – required.
The snow and freezing temperatures that gripped hold of the north of Scotland last week have now eased.
Meanwhile, Scotrail confirmed the railway is blocked by a landslip near the Falls of Cruachan.
Specialist earthworks engineers are set to be on site at “first light” tomorrow to assess the damage and plan what repairs are needed
What a difference a day makes!
📈 Temperatures for many of us are around 15 degrees Celsius higher this morning than yesterday morning
Have you noticed the different feel? pic.twitter.com/EKIx5rShzS
— Met Office (@metoffice) December 19, 2022
Forecasters predict a much milder start to the week for most of us.
However, strong winds are impacting the Skye Bridge today, with lane restrictions currently in place.
CalMac has already warned of severe weather on Tuesday and Wednesday and is asking passengers to the Western Isles to travel today.
The snow gates at Spittal of Glenshee on the A93 northbound between Perth and Aberdeen remain closed this morning.
Flood warnings are in place from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency for Nairn and areas of Moray including Findhorn and Speyside.
Rain and melting snow is expected to combine overnight from Monday into Tuesday and affect low-lying land.
Weather forecast
Grampian: Dull with occasional rain, feeling milder.
Today is going to be cloudy and breezy with some occasional rain, mostly across the south. Moray and north Aberdeenshire coast may see occasionally brighter skies. Feeling a lot milder than of late, rapid thaw of lying snow and ice continuing. Maximum temperature 12C.
Highlands and Western Isles: Cloudy with rain at times, milder than of late.
Today is going to be cloudy with rain at times, with some longer spells of rain developing for Lochaber at times. Drier for the western Isles by late afternoon. Strong southwesterly winds and feeling mild with low-lying snow melting fast. Maximum temperature 12C.
Argyll: Much milder with cloud and rain.
Today is cloudy with rain at times, some longer spells of rain developing in the afternoon. Turning drier by late afternoon for the west. Feeling much milder than of late with a thaw of lying snow and ice. Maximum temperature 13C.
Travel
Trains on the West Highland Line are running, but are slower than normal, and passengers are likely to be delayed at arriving into destinations
ScotRail said the Oban line has been forced to close after reports of flooding between Dalmally and Falls of Cruachan.
Police have also closed the A85 Oban to Tyndrum road overnight after 40 tonnes of debris fell onto the railway and the road below.
An inspection is due to take place on Tuesday morning.
We’ve confirmed that the railway is blocked by a landslip near the Falls of Cruachan. Specialist earthworks engineers will be on site at first light tomorrow to assess the damage and plan what repairs are needed. @ScotRail pic.twitter.com/JPmOQfPdMe
— Network Rail Scotland (@NetworkRailSCOT) December 19, 2022
Services to Barra are disrupted today and tomorrow’s sailings have been cancelled due to the forecast. Wednesday will likely see disruption. South Uist is cancelled for the day.
Where possible people are being asked to travel to the island today. Winds of up to 50mph are expected, along with heavy rain.
A CalMac spokeswoman said: “On Tuesday due to forecast adverse weather, and associated sea conditions all sailings have been cancelled.
“Passengers are advised to travel on Monday’s sailing if possible.
“On Wednesday due to forecast adverse weather, and associated sea conditions this service is liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice.”
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