Winter Policy 232324 Appendix 3 Advisory Signing Road Closures in Severe Conditions
Argyll and Bute Council · 31 August 2023
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APPENDIX 3 - ADVISORY SIGNING – ROAD CLOSURES IN SEVERE CONDITIONS In specific locations additional information and diversion signing will be erected to further inform drivers of the hazardous conditions on some routes. This advises them of alternative routes, where available resources will concentrate on maintaining treatments. There are four roads where signing to indicate specific alternative routes are available. 1 A817 “Haul Rd” , Lomond. Snow gates at A82 and A814 “central” roundabout Diversion via A818 Arden - A814 Garelochead 2 C46 Glen Aros / Glenbellart road , Mull Signs at Aros Bridge and Dervaig Primary School Diversion via A848Tobermory 3 C9 Glenfinart Road ( The Larach) , Cowal Signs at Whistlefield Hotel and Sligrachan Bus turning head; Diversion via A880 Cot House 4 C11 Otter Hill road ( Bealach an Drain) , Cowal Signs at Glendaruel A886 and Otter Ferry B8000; Diversion via A8003 Tighnabruich and Kames. Example of typical information sign Sign on permanent display during Winter Season. . Road Closure in conjunction with temporary signs when conditions dictate. ROAD CLOSED AHEAD ROAD CLOSED Alternative route avoiding hazardous conditions