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More landslides as heavy rains batter the west of Scotland More landslides as heavy rains batter the west of Scotland
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Landslides have closed the Inverness to Ullapool road and the Rest and Be Thankful as further heavy rains battered the west of Scotland. Landslides have closed several roads across the Highlands and west of Scotland as further heavy rains battered the west of Scotland.
Police said there were no possible diversions on the A835 Ullapool road after it was shut at Garve and it was difficult to say when it may reopen. The A835 Ullapool road was closed for several hours after a landslip blocked the road at Garve.
Drivers were urged to avoid the area. Work is under way to clear the road. One lane has now been cleared but Police Scotland warned drivers to expect delays.
Emergency teams are also being mobilised to the slip on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful in Argyll and Bute. Emergency teams are also dealing with a landslip on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful in Argyll and Bute.
The road between Ardnarff and Strathcarron in the Highlands, on the Strome Ferry bypass, is likely to be closed for at least 12 hours after a large landslide. And the road between Ardnarff and Strathcarron in the Highlands, on the Strome Ferry bypass, is likely to be closed for at least 12 hours after a large landslide.
Drivers were advised to use the A87 as an alternative route between Kyle and Inverness.Drivers were advised to use the A87 as an alternative route between Kyle and Inverness.
Meanwhile, the A82 south of Fort William partially reopened on Monday after two landslides blocked the road on Sunday.Meanwhile, the A82 south of Fort William partially reopened on Monday after two landslides blocked the road on Sunday.
Police Scotland urged caution on the roads in the west, Highlands and north east.Police Scotland urged caution on the roads in the west, Highlands and north east.
The bad weather is expected to ease in many areas midway through Tuesday morning.The bad weather is expected to ease in many areas midway through Tuesday morning.
However, the Met Office said that since Saturday the worst-affected parts of the country had seen 3-day rainfall totals in excess of 150mm (5.9ins).However, the Met Office said that since Saturday the worst-affected parts of the country had seen 3-day rainfall totals in excess of 150mm (5.9ins).
And BBC Scotland weather presenter Chris Blanchett said 265mm of rain (10.4ins) had fallen in some parts of the Highlands since Friday.And BBC Scotland weather presenter Chris Blanchett said 265mm of rain (10.4ins) had fallen in some parts of the Highlands since Friday.
For the latest information on the situation on the roads visit the BBC's travel news page.For the latest information on the situation on the roads visit the BBC's travel news page.
You can keep up to date with incidents and roadworks on the motorways here.You can keep up to date with incidents and roadworks on the motorways here.
Around the country you can check for travel updates from:Around the country you can check for travel updates from:
Alternatively, for regular travel updates listen live to BBC Radio Scotland and follow @BBCTravelScot.Alternatively, for regular travel updates listen live to BBC Radio Scotland and follow @BBCTravelScot.
You can also follow the BBC Scotland severe weather Twitter list.You can also follow the BBC Scotland severe weather Twitter list.
Below are a number of other traffic information sources.Below are a number of other traffic information sources.