Sometimes the phrase ‘perfect storm’ springs to mind when circumstances combine to cause significant problems that may have been able to be avoided.
That was clearly the case this week when severe traffic disruption was created by the unannounced traverse through Lochaber of a huge vehicle.
The wide load blocked the A82 during the lunchtime rush hour between Ballachulish and Fort William, one of the busiest routes in the area at one of the busiest times of day.