Summary and next steps

Summary

The A83 Rest and Be Thankful feedback period was held between 18 March and 10 May 2024.

A total of 210 people attended four public events which were held in Campbeltown, Lochgilphead, Lochgoilhead and Arrochar between 18 and 21 March 2024.

A virtual public exhibition room was available on the Transport Scotland website from 18 March to 10 May 2024. The virtual exhibition room received 3,306 visitors during the feedback period.

Transport Scotland received a total of 97 feedback responses via an online feedback form, hard copy feedback form and email responses.

The most frequent comments raised included ‘respondent states that they want landscape maintained and the shelter to blend in’ (41) followed by ‘concern over project timescale’ (30).

Transport Scotland issued responses to all feedback received from the public engagement events on 01 November 2024. Amongst the feedback received which totalled 97 separate feedback responses, 10 respondents did not provide contact details, and one did not complete the online feedback form.

The feedback received will help inform the design development for the LTS and progress towards delivering the MTS. The aim is to conclude this work with the publication of draft Orders and an Environmental Impact Assessment Report towards the end of 2024.

Transport Scotland will continue to engage with key stakeholders and communities affected by the issues at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful. Information will be shared with stakeholders and communities across Argyll and Bute as the scheme develops through the online A83 Story Map.