Keep Scotland moving

Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth MSP, with a group of people standing in front of vehicles from our Winter Fleet

Winter service launch 2022/23

This year, a record 240 gritters from 42 depots will carry out enhanced patrols on our trunk road network - and more salt is in stock than was used on the network last year.

Read about how we're ready for winter

Find out more about how we keep Scotland's trunk road network moving during the winter months, through a combination of 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.
Our gritter fleet for winter 2021/22 outside the salt barn

Winter fleet

Our record high of 240 gritters will perform enhanced patrols in 2022/23, spreading salt and ploughing snow from 42 depots.

Technology and Traffic Scotland

Read about ice sensors on the Queensferry Crossing and Modern Intelligent Transport Systems that help you plan your 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

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