THE A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful will be closed overnight with heavy rainfall expected across the west of Scotland.
The road was shut as a precaution on Sunday and the Old Military Road (OMR) diversion route, which runs parallel to the A83 through Glen Croe, is being used as an alternative for drivers.
The Met Office has issued a 'yellow' warning for heavy rain across parts of the country from 3am today (Monday) to 9am on Tuesday.
Eddie Ross, BEAR Scotland’s north west representative, said: “The weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday indicates that heavy rainfall is expected, which could have an impact on the hillside situated above the A83.
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“We continue to implement a safety-first approach and have taken the decision to close the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful with all traffic diverted via the Old Military Road through the glen.
"Our geotechnical team will monitor conditions throughout Monday and Tuesday with a view to re-opening the A83 once the weather front has passed and following a thorough safety inspection.
“Our 24/7 control room team will also be monitoring conditions across the whole network to help coordinate resource where required and help keep motorists moving.
“We encourage all road users to plan ahead and check Traffic Scotland for the latest travel advice before setting out.”
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