Diversions will be in place for Rest and Be Thankful this evening as heavy rain is set to hit the area.
Road operator Bear Scotland closed the A83 Tarbet to Campbelltown road at 6pm as a safety precaution ahead of the forecast poor weather.
As a result, motorists are being directed to the usual diversion route of the Old Military Road.
The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful is expected to reopen under traffic light control tomorrow morning if a safety inspection finds it safe enough for motorists to use the road.
The area has been stricken by landslips in recent months with thousands of tonnes of debris coming down the hillside.
#A83 #RestAndBeThankful: Old Military Road is to be in use as local diversion route from 6pm this evening due to forecast heavy rain overnight
Safety inspection to take place early AM tomorrow to assess if safe to reopen road under traffic light control 👇https://t.co/doBHGApU3O pic.twitter.com/7ZZyxAkAJS
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) October 8, 2020
Eddie Ross, Bear Scotland’s north west representative, said: “Tonight’s forecast has indicated periods of intense heavy rainfall which could have the ability to impact on the hillside above the A83.
“We’re leading on a safety-first approach and therefore the A83 will close as a safety precaution from around 6pm with all traffic being diverted via the Old Military Road local diversion route overnight.
“We expect to reopen the road tomorrow morning after a safety inspection at first light. As ever we thank road users and the local community for their patience while we do everything we can to address the ongoing situation at the Rest.”
Up to date information is to be shared via the Traffic Scotland website and twitter page.
