Road Closure: A85 — Stirling

A section of the A85 is currently closed due to maintenance works, affecting traffic between Glenogle and Vergeworks in Stirling, with the disruption expected to last from 04:30 to 11:00 on 5 August 2026. Traffic Scotland, the highway authority responsible for managing Scotland's trunk road network, has implemented the closure to enable essential maintenance works to be carried out. The closure is classified as medium severity, indicating that drivers may experience some delays, but alternative routes are available to help minimise disruption.

Motorists planning to travel on the A85 during this time are advised to allow extra time for their journey and to consider using alternative routes to avoid the closure. Traffic Scotland recommends checking traffic apps and websites for the latest information on traffic conditions before setting out, as this will help drivers to plan their route and avoid any congestion. The nearest city, Stirling, may experience some increased traffic volumes as a result of the closure, so drivers are advised to be patient and to follow any diversion signs that are in place.

The maintenance works being carried out on the A85 are essential to ensure the safety and integrity of the road, and Traffic Scotland apologises for any inconvenience this may cause to drivers. The highway authority is working to complete the works as quickly as possible and to reopen the road by 11:00 on 5 August 2026. In the meantime, drivers are advised to follow any diversion signs and to use alternative routes to avoid the closure.

Drivers can stay up to date with the latest traffic information by checking the Traffic Scotland website or by following them on social media. Additionally, many traffic apps and websites provide real-time information on traffic conditions, which can help drivers to plan their route and avoid any congestion. By allowing extra time for their journey and using alternative routes, drivers can help to minimise any disruption caused by the closure.

The A85 is a key route in Scotland, and the maintenance works being carried out are essential to ensure the safety and integrity of the road. Traffic Scotland is working to complete the works as quickly as possible and to reopen the road by 11:00 on 5 August 2026. For more information on this and other road closures, visit Road Closures UK, which provides up-to-date information on road closures and traffic disruptions across the UK.