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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 several roads across the Highlands and west of Scotland as further heavy rains battered the west of Scotland. | |
The A835 Ullapool road was closed for several hours after a landslip blocked the road at Garve. | |
One lane has now been cleared but Police Scotland warned drivers to expect delays. | |
Emergency teams are also dealing with a landslip on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful in Argyll and Bute. | |
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. |