New Year travel: care urged - Scotland still experiencing Arctic conditions

SCOTLAND'S TRANSPORT NETWORK CONTINUES TO COPE WITH FREEZING CONDITIONS

Transport Minister Stewart Stevenson praised the round the clock operation to keep traffic moving and said travellers should continue to take extra care when out celebrating the New Year.

Stewart Stevenson said:

“Adverse weather conditions continue - some of the coldest conditions in recent times - and temperatures are set to plummet below freezing again with snow predicted for parts of Scotland.

“Roads will be busy and people should continue to take that extra bit of care when travelling. Gritting and road safety operations will continue around the clock and local authorities are doing a tremendous job in the circumstances. Traffic Scotland, the traffic management service, is continuing to monitor the situation with the police and operating companies.

“I would like to thank the many workers who will give up their New Year to keep Scotland moving. Have a safe and happy New Year.”