Highlands & Islands Lorry struck Connel Bridge as it was crossing it By Rita Campbell September 19 2016, 3:33 pm September 19 2016, 3:33 pm Share Lorry struck Connel Bridge as it was crossing it Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/1031892/connel-bridge-closed-after-hit-by-lorry/ Copy Link Connel Bridge Connel Bridge was closed for around an hour today after a lorry struck it as it was crossing. Connel Bridge forms the start of the A828 Connel to Ballachuilsh road and is the main route between Oban and Fort William. Reports from the scene said that during the closure there was traffic tailing back as far as Poppies Garden Centre, Dunbeg. It has now reopened and traffic is flowing.