Winter weather, roads and travelling FAQs

The council is responsible for 1400 miles of local roads in Argyll and Bute with BEAR Scotland maintaining the trunk roads (A82, A83, A85 and A828) on behalf of Transport Scotland.

When freezing conditions are forecast the council deploys 33 gritters to treat over 750 miles of road, over 50% of the entire network. This is the equivalent of driving from Lochgilphead to Paris.

Our treatment plans and priorities are set out in our Winter Service policy.

We have put together information and frequently asked questions to explain our gritting routes, grit bin allocations, and advice on staying safe through the winter on our roads and in your home and community.

More information about winter weather, flooding and how to keep up to date during bad weather is available here - Winter Weather Ready