Scotland’s new bypass opens

The new Crianlarich Bypass which opens today will allow through traffic to avoid a bottleneck where the A82 and A85 meet and enable road users to avoid the low bridges in Crianlarich. Local communities, businesses and tourists alike will benefit from reduced congestion on local roads, whilst the wider economy will also benefit by enhancing transport connections right across Scotland.
December 24, 2014 Read time: 2 mins

The new Crianlarich Bypass which opens today will allow through traffic to avoid a bottleneck where the A82 and A85 meet and enable road users to avoid the low bridges in Crianlarich. Local communities, businesses and tourists alike will benefit from reduced congestion on local roads, whilst the wider economy will also benefit by enhancing transport connections right across Scotland.

The US$7.8 million bypass includes the construction a new 1.3 kilometre stretch of the A82.

Transport Minister Derek Mackay said: “Today’s news will be welcomed by users of the A82, but also the people of Crianlarich who are well used to substantial levels of traffic flowing through the town, especially during tourist season.

“The new two lane bypass will improve access for local people, local businesses and tourists by taking much of the through traffic away from Crianlarich. However, the bypass will not only bring much needed relief to the community, it will also improve journey time reliability and transport connections for road users from across Scotland.

“We are also making further significant improvements to the A82, one of Scotland’s key roads, with the US$15.5 million Pulpit Rock project on Loch Lomondside already well-advanced with the new structure now clearly visible to road users. This project will remove traffic lights for the first time in over thirty years.

“Plans are also well underway to upgrade the 17 kilometre stretch of the A82 between Tarbet and Inverarnan and we have recently delivered a new US$3 million bridge at Bridge of Orchy. This is in addition to our investment of over US$88.5 million since 2007 to maintain the A82, which underlines our commitment to ensure the A82 is fit for purpose.”

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