To be Frank, it's looking bad for the Highlands
Storm Frank is continuing to affect trunk roads in the North West of Scotland and is bringing greater flooding risk to the strath as the rivers rise.
Throughout the area, motorists are having to deal with gusts of winds on increasingly inundated roads and slower speeds and greater care are being urged by emergency services.
Across the north, BEAR Scotland is dealing with a number of incidents on routes due to heavy rain and high winds brought in by the storm.
- A83 Rest and Be Thankful
A landslip has occurred south of the B828 local road where approximately 40 to 50 tonnes of material remains on the carriageway. The road is closed at this location and teams are on site assessing the situation.
- A83 1 mile north of Ardgartan
Flooding and debris is affecting the A83 just north of Ardgartan and the road is currently closed. Emergency teams are en-route.
- A85 East of Crianlarich
Flooding is affecting the A85 to the east of Crianlarich and the road is currently closed due to the level of Loch Dochart.
- A85 Glen Ogle
There have been reports of a landslip at Glen Ogle. Police Scotland and BEAR teams are on site and the road has been closed for safety.
- A85 Comrie to Lochearnhead
Flooding has effected the A85 between Comrie and Lochearnhead, the road has been closed for safety.
- A835 Garve
One lane is now open on the A835 at Garve after teams have cleared a landslip estimated at around 50 tonnes from the carriageway. Temporary traffic lights will remain in place for safety.
Said a spokesperson on Wednesday morning (December 30): “All of our teams are responding to the issues on the network and are on high-alert. Our control room is continuing to monitor the network 24/7 for changes in conditions.
“Motorists are advised to plan ahead before they travel by checking the Traffic Scotland website for more information, and making sure to drive to conditions at all times.”
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland at www.trafficscotland.org or twitter @trafficscotland.