WebNov 18, 2024 · The problematic slopes at Rest and Be Thankful where the A83 crosses through the middle (Image: Dave Petley) The cause of these landslides lies in the glacial conditioning of the site. Recently, Andrew Finlayson of the British Geological Survey described the legacy of the glacial history of these sites in a paper in the Proceedings of … WebMay 12, 2024 · Turn off the A83 at the wonderfully named Rest and Be Thankful junction and a single-track descent of several miles winds through the forest towards the village of Lochgoilhead.
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WebMar 30, 2024 · The paper describes the findings from a pavement investigation of Glen Croe Military Road (A83 Rest and be Thankful) carried between 2012 - 2016. The road surveyed was a temporary emergency by-pass route only open for traffic when the main A83 trunk road is forced to close due to landslides. WebRest and be Thankful on the A83. The A83 is a very important through road in Scotland and connects the Central Belt, via the A82 from Glasgow, with the south west of Scotland all the way down to Campbeltown Kintyre. The … bishal photo
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WebOct 3, 2024 · THE Rest and Be Thankful will be shut as a “safety precaution” due to a forecast of heavy rain. Officials have confirmed that the A83, known for being vulnerable … WebFeb 1, 2024 · The A83 has reopened at the Rest and Be Thankful, following more than two days of disruption caused by a landslide. In excess of 1,300 tonnes of debris has been … WebOct 23, 2024 · October 23 2024, 9.56am. A83 Rest and Be Thankful/Old Military Road. [ [text]] The Rest and Be Thankful has reopened under traffic light control following a safety inspection. However, the road ... bishal pokharel