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Our winter teams are prepared and #ReadyForWinter.
This year, @scotgov is investing around £20 million to help keep our trunk road network moving through challenging conditions.
#KeepScotlandMoving
Read more ➡️ transport.gov.scot/news/keep…
Transport Secretary @StephenFlynnSNP opens a @ScotParl debate on our vision for strengthening Scotland’s bus networks.
🚌 Building on free bus travel for 2.4 million people
🚌 Building on the £2 bus fare cap
🚌 Strengthening local control of bus services
Transport Scotland retweeted
❗️M8 MAJOR WEEKEND CLOSURES
⚠️ Expect disruption & #PlanAhead
The M8 will close both directions J19–J24 ⤵️
📅 6pm on 7 Nov – 1pm on 8 Nov
📅 6pm on 14 Nov – 1pm on 15 Nov
🔗 bit.ly/M8FootbridgeReinstate…
@trafficscotland @transcotland @GlasgowCC @GLA_Airport
The upcoming installation of bridge beams for the new Guay Overbridge is a major milestone for the #A9Dualling programme.
Overnight #A9 closures will be required between Tay Crossing and Kindallachan from 30 November to 5 December (9pm-5am).
Read more ➡️ transport.gov.scot/news/guay…
Today, in @ScotParl, @StephenFlynnSNP will set out our vision for a stronger bus network.
✅ More affordable
✅ More local influence
✅ More availability
✅ More connected
Working so buses remain a reliable lifeline for our communities 🚌
Read more ➡️ transport.gov.scot/news/stre…
Yesterday @ThomasCArthur attended the Scottish Maritime Cluster’s Maritime Pathways event at the @CofGCollege.
Developing the next generation of maritime talent, through programmes like this, will help secure Scotland’s maritime and shipping industries for years to come.
Transport Scotland retweeted
👷 We're near the end of our second weekend of Argyle Line engineering work, carrying out vital track maintenance.
With the line closed, we've had the opportunity to work on @NetworkRailGLC low-level station too. Here's Amanda with more on what we've been up to. @ScotRail
⚠️ #A9Dualling road users
Overnight temporary traffic signals with convoy working will be in place on the northbound A9 at Tay Crossing/Jubilee Bridge.
🔷 Monday 2 November, 7pm-6am
🔷 Follow @trafficscotland for live updates
Find out more ➡️ transport.gov.scot/traffic-u…
We’re committed to ensuring the Arran ferry service is fit for the future.
This morning, @StephenFlynnSNP co-chaired a meeting of the Ardrossan Harbour Task Force to discuss progress made in the harbour redevelopment.
Read more ➡️ transport.gov.scot/news/ardr…
Transport Scotland retweeted
The Kincardine Bridge is marking its 90th anniversary today 🎉
The bridge was opened to traffic at noon on the 29th October 1936 by the Conveners of Fife, Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire.
The @ScotRoadArchive has produced an updated article for the 90th anniversary and covers full details of the design, planning, specification, architecture and operation of the bridge.
The adjacent Clackmannanshire Bridge was opened in 2008.
Images: @SETrunkRoads @transcotland
Transport Secretary @StephenFlynnSNP has commented on Key Reported Road Casualties Scotland 2025.
This year, £41 million is being invested in road safety initiatives, supporting improvements on both local and trunk roads.
Read more ➡️ transport.gov.scot/news/mini…
We've published Reported Road Casualties figures for 2025.
The report provides final figures for road safety performance, further to the provisional figures published in May.
Read more ➡️ transport.gov.scot/news/fina…
Transport Scotland retweeted
⚠️ Yellow weather warning updated ⚠️
Strong winds across northern parts of Scotland
NOW – Tuesday 1800
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
Today @StephenFlynnSNP spoke at the @railindustrySCO Summit.
He highlighted the importance of supply chains in supporting a network that:
🔹 meets climate change goals
🔹 reduces inequalities
🔹 delivers inclusive economic growth
🔹 builds skills and attracts future talent
ScotRail is advising customers to check their journey before they travel today, as more strong winds and heavy rain sweep across the country. Here's our Service Delivery Director, Mark Ilderton, with more information.
More info > scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrai…
Transport Scotland retweeted
🛤️ Our response teams are out right across Scotland today as we continue the clean-up in the aftermath of #StormBoelo, removing fallen trees and debris and checking our equipment for damage.
Huge thanks for their hard work in recent days during really challenging conditions! 👷
Transport Scotland retweeted
🌬️ Services between Edinburgh and Dundee are being disrupted due to high winds at the Tay Bridge.
Our team in the control room are monitoring the wind gusts closely, and we'll share a further update soon.
@CalSleeper @CrossCountryUK @LNER @ScotRail
Transport Scotland retweeted
🟡 YELLOW WEATHER WARNING is in place 🟡
🌪️ WIND across north east Scotland.
⌚️ In place until 9pm.
⚠️ Strong winds could lead to travel disruption.
🔗 Full @metoffice info: bit.ly/3YTxZwO
Transport Scotland retweeted
⚠️WEATHER WARNING⚠️
The @metoffice YELLOW weather warning for WIND for most of Scotland is now in effect
🍃 3am to 9pm on Tuesday 27 October
More information: bit.ly/3uLDVdr
@trafficscotland
Transport Scotland retweeted
With a @metoffice YELLOW weather warning in place across Scotland today, follow these tips to stay safe on the roads.
#DriveSafe
























