A82 remains closed between Fort Augustus and Invergarry with numerous fallen trees being cleared

Published: 09:09, 28 December 2023

| Updated: 09:11, 28 December 2023

UPDATE ❗⌚08:30

🛣 #A82 - Invergarry

⛔CLOSED in BOTH DIRECTIONS due to fallen trees between Invergarry and Fort Augustus.

👷 Road operating company remain at scene

Please #UseAltRoute at this time.@NWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/ECowoxZ4he
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) December 28, 2023

The A82 remains closed in both directions south of Fort Augustus as work to clear fallen trees continues.

• Storm Gerrit winds fell trees and force closure of A82 south of Loch Ness

The route has been blocked since yesterday afternoon following ferocious winds from Storm Gerrit.

Glad to be able to pass my thanks to officers on the scene for work done by the emergency services and also grateful to @NWTrunkRoads today on A82.
Impressed to see, at first hand, the work being done to clear the road, especially around Fort Augustus in V challenging conditions
— Drew Hendry MP (@drewhendrySNP) December 27, 2023

Traffic Scotland is advising motorists to use an alternative route.

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