Keep Scotland moving

Ready for winter 2020/21

A record number of gritters will be available to patrol the trunk road network this winter to help keep Scotland moving.

Read about our winter service launch

Find out more about how we keep Scotland's trunk road network moving during the winter months, through a combination of new technology and the expertise of our road operating companies.

Winter service

Our winter service operations allow the safe movement of users on the trunk road network and minimise delays and disruption.

Winter fleet

New equipment has been added to the winter service 2020/21, including a fleet of bright orange gritters.

Technology and Traffic Scotland

Read about ice sensors on the Queensferry Crossing and Modern Intelligent Transport Systems that help road users plan their journey.

Plan your journey

Traffic Scotland and Traveline Scotland use the latest technology to deliver up to date travel information for Scotland.

Driving in bad weather

There are lots of simple things you can do to make your journey safer and less stressful during severe weather.

Be prepared for winter

Gritter fleet

Traffic Scotland

Ready Scotland

Travelling during COVID-19

Remember we look after the trunk road network - contact your local council for other routes.