The next phase of the works to form landslide mitigation catch-pits next to the A83 at the Rest and Be thankful is now underway.
The £2.2million project was started in spring 2017 with works now continuing with the construction of the fourth catch-pit next to the road side. These landslide mitigation measures involve the excavation of debris flow catch-pits next to the A83. The catch-pits are designed to stop debris reaching the road from a landslide down the channels above each catch-pit location, helping to keep the A83 open.
Once completed, this fourth catch-pit will provide an additional 2,600 tonnes of debris storage capacity, bringing the total volume protection of the catch-pits to approximately 15,000 tonnes. In addition to the catchpits, works on additional protection measures at Glen Kinglas, approximately three miles from the Rest and Be thankful, will continue.