The A83 has reopened at the Rest and Be Thankful following high winds that blew over lorries on the route.
While the temporary closure was in place for more than 30 hours, woes will continue for travellers as the Old Military Road will be used over the Christmas weekend.
Yesterday shortly before 8am, the Rest and Be Thankful was closed with several high sided vehicles impacted by winds of up to 80mph.
Boats and trains disruption
Ferries are disrupted and trains on the West Highland route were also cancelled.
A signed 60-mile diversion was in place on the A83 Inveraray to Loch Lomond road after the road traffic incident closed the road in both directions.
Also on Thursday, a fallen tree on the A82 between Tyndrum and Crianlarich partially blocked the road.
Emergency services were in attendance at both incidents.
With the A83 closed and A82 partially closed – journeys to the south were difficult for motorists, and for Christmas deliveries to the north.
Traveller on the sleeper service to London – were offered taxis to get them to Glasgow, instead of being picked up at the station.
A83 Rest and Be Thankful and A82 between Tyndrum and Crianlarich
It was the second incident on the A83 in a matter of days.
The road was closed at the A815 junction on the A83 at Cairndow.
It is not known at this time if anyone has been injured in the incident.
A spokesperson for Traffic Scotland said: “The A83 is now fully running following the earlier collision.”
Old Military Road
Roads maintenance operator Bear Scotland said that due to the continuing poor weather and rain in the region, the Old Military Road will be used from Friday.
A spokesperson said: “Given the current heavy and persistent rain forecast for Friday and Saturday, traffic will be diverted onto the Old Military Road Local Diversion Route from 6pm on Friday December 22.
“The Old Military Road is then expected to continue to be utilised over the weekend.”
A further update will be provided on Sunday following hillside inspections and review of hillside saturation.
Further to the rainfall event that occurred in October, the A83 at Glen Kinglas continues to be monitored and patrols will be in place here over the weekend.
