The road is closed near Corrychurrachan. Photo: Steven Brown CC-BY-SA-2.0

The road is closed near Corrychurrachan. Photo: Steven Brown CC-BY-SA-2.0

Outdoor enthusiasts heading for Fort William are being warned that a landslip has closed the main road south of the town.

Police Scotland said the A82 is closed in both directions at Corrychurrachan, about 5 miles (8km) from the town.

Traffic Scotland said it did not know how long the road would be closed, and advised motorists heading to and from the Lochaber town to use an alternative route.

  • Update: police expect the A82 to remain closed overnight.

They also said a number of people were marooned on the road between two blockages this morning at the site.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Those stuck were able to continue on their journey after engineers from Bear Scotland and the Forestry Commission attended to clear the road.

“The road was blocked for approximately five hours and officers have been on scene to provide reassurance to those affected.”

Inspector Donald Campbell said: “I would like to thank the members of the public who were stuck between the blockages for their good spirit and patience while we dealt with the incident.

“The road is expected to be closed overnight as engineers will be working to assess the area.”