Plockton-Lochcarron A890: temporary measures and low cars?
Discussion
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-is...
The A890 at Stromeferry and allowing traffic to use the railway as a temporary measure due to the landslide a few months ago: can anyone advise if this is OK for low-slung cars?
I'm heading up to Applecross in a few weeks and want to be sure we'll be OK in a car with limited ground clearance. Just checking as I can always amend my route to avoid it (heading Inverness direction then back across on the A832), but would rather not if possible as the A87/A890's a nice drive...
The A890 at Stromeferry and allowing traffic to use the railway as a temporary measure due to the landslide a few months ago: can anyone advise if this is OK for low-slung cars?
I'm heading up to Applecross in a few weeks and want to be sure we'll be OK in a car with limited ground clearance. Just checking as I can always amend my route to avoid it (heading Inverness direction then back across on the A832), but would rather not if possible as the A87/A890's a nice drive...
GetCarter said:
Lancs Dave said:
How are the repairs progressing to the road at Stromeferry?
I'm up there next month and if it's not open it will scupper my plans.
Ongoing is the word. If you're in a 'normal' car, you can get the free ferry (adds 30 mins - and actually is quite fun), but anything low slung will ground.I'm up there next month and if it's not open it will scupper my plans.
They *say* they are going to have the road open by Easter. Local pressure might force that. I'll post asap any info.
Latest:
Wednesday 21 March 2012
Stromeferry bypass timetable amended to recognise withdrawal of early morning train to Kyle
From Monday 26 March, the early morning opening hours of the A 890 Lochcarron – Kyle road on the Stromeferry Bypass will be extended. This takes account of the pre-planned withdrawal of the early morning train between Strathcarron – Kyle, which was introduced last month to take pupils from Applecross, Kishorn and Lochcarron to Plockton High School in time for the start of the school day.
The road, which has been closed since 22 December following a landslide, will now be open under traffic lights, barrier, and convoy control between 7.10am until 10.30 am. Monday – Friday, This will allow pupils to travel to and from school by bus and road, instead of train, bus and passenger ferry.
The car and passenger ferries which have been providing emergency transport between Lochcarron and Stromeferry across the Strome narrows since early in January are being withdrawn after the last evening sailing on Friday 23 March.
The partial opening of the A 890 has been possible because of modification works to the railway track which allow road vehicles to share the railway track with trains under a traffic management system. This has allowed vehicles to be diverted on to the railway line at the location of the rockface stabilisation works. The diversion is designed for local traffic only and a 7.5 tonne weight restriction is being applied strictly.
The revised timetable when the road diversion will be open to vehicles is now as follows:-
Monday to Friday (0710 to 1030; 1135 to 1155; 1340 to 1420; 1610 to 1700; 1810 to 1900)
Saturday (0710 to 1030; 1340 to 1420; 1610 to 1700; 1810 to 1900)
Sunday (0710 to 1245; 1400 to 1505; 1615 to 1900).
Wednesday 21 March 2012
Stromeferry bypass timetable amended to recognise withdrawal of early morning train to Kyle
From Monday 26 March, the early morning opening hours of the A 890 Lochcarron – Kyle road on the Stromeferry Bypass will be extended. This takes account of the pre-planned withdrawal of the early morning train between Strathcarron – Kyle, which was introduced last month to take pupils from Applecross, Kishorn and Lochcarron to Plockton High School in time for the start of the school day.
The road, which has been closed since 22 December following a landslide, will now be open under traffic lights, barrier, and convoy control between 7.10am until 10.30 am. Monday – Friday, This will allow pupils to travel to and from school by bus and road, instead of train, bus and passenger ferry.
The car and passenger ferries which have been providing emergency transport between Lochcarron and Stromeferry across the Strome narrows since early in January are being withdrawn after the last evening sailing on Friday 23 March.
The partial opening of the A 890 has been possible because of modification works to the railway track which allow road vehicles to share the railway track with trains under a traffic management system. This has allowed vehicles to be diverted on to the railway line at the location of the rockface stabilisation works. The diversion is designed for local traffic only and a 7.5 tonne weight restriction is being applied strictly.
The revised timetable when the road diversion will be open to vehicles is now as follows:-
Monday to Friday (0710 to 1030; 1135 to 1155; 1340 to 1420; 1610 to 1700; 1810 to 1900)
Saturday (0710 to 1030; 1340 to 1420; 1610 to 1700; 1810 to 1900)
Sunday (0710 to 1245; 1400 to 1505; 1615 to 1900).
Edited by GetCarter on Wednesday 21st March 11:57
"The diversion is designed for local traffic only and a 7.5 tonne weight restriction is being applied strictly."
Don't think much local traffic will be low slung! Beware that if you get stuck, they're likely to either hit you with a diesel multiple unit, or lift you over the edge with a crane and let go!
Don't think much local traffic will be low slung! Beware that if you get stuck, they're likely to either hit you with a diesel multiple unit, or lift you over the edge with a crane and let go!
grumpyscot said:
"The diversion is designed for local traffic only and a 7.5 tonne weight restriction is being applied strictly."
Don't think much local traffic will be low slung! Beware that if you get stuck, they're likely to either hit you with a diesel multiple unit, or lift you over the edge with a crane and let go!
'Low slung' was referring to getting on/off the Ferry (which is about to finish), but FYI - you'd be surprised, there are actually quite a few of us with low slung cars here! Don't think much local traffic will be low slung! Beware that if you get stuck, they're likely to either hit you with a diesel multiple unit, or lift you over the edge with a crane and let go!
Edited by GetCarter on Wednesday 21st March 14:39
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