Drivers face 70-mile diversion as collision closes major road

Motorists are facing an almost 70-mile diversion following a one-vehicle collision on the A82.

Emergency services were called to the scene north of Crianlarich on Tuesday morning.

It follows reports of a collision involving one vehicle around 8am.

Police said the road had been closed and that motorists have been urged to avoid the area.

As a result of the collision, drivers face an almost 70-mile diversion with Traffic Scotland urging motorists to expect delays.

Motorists will be diverted via the A85, A83 and back to the A82, with the estimated travel time for the diversion more than one hour and 30 minutes.

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