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Snow and ice are affecting many roads across Scotland.Snow and ice are affecting many roads across Scotland.
There are problems on the A9 in the Highlands and in Central Scotland and many motorways are badly affected by lying snow.There are problems on the A9 in the Highlands and in Central Scotland and many motorways are badly affected by lying snow.
On the M74 at Lesmahagow in South Lanarkshire some drivers were stuck for three hours southbound after a lorry jackknifed in the snow.On the M74 at Lesmahagow in South Lanarkshire some drivers were stuck for three hours southbound after a lorry jackknifed in the snow.
Police are urging motorists to be prepared and aware of the risk of black ice.Police are urging motorists to be prepared and aware of the risk of black ice.
BBC Scotland is running a LIVE page on Scotland's first winter snow.
Transport Minister Keith Brown said all the relevant agencies were working hard to keep Scotland moving.Transport Minister Keith Brown said all the relevant agencies were working hard to keep Scotland moving.
But he urged the public to "play their part" by checking weather forecasts and travel information before travelling.But he urged the public to "play their part" by checking weather forecasts and travel information before travelling.
Transport Scotland said its multi-agency response team had been convened to monitor the situation.Transport Scotland said its multi-agency response team had been convened to monitor the situation.
In the Highlands the whole of the A9 is badly affected by snow and ice, especially at Helmsdale, Dalwhinnie and Badenoch.In the Highlands the whole of the A9 is badly affected by snow and ice, especially at Helmsdale, Dalwhinnie and Badenoch.
There are very difficult conditions on the A9 between Tayside and Central region - especially near Balhaldie.There are very difficult conditions on the A9 between Tayside and Central region - especially near Balhaldie.
The M8 in North Lanarkshire was partially blocked westbound by an accident near Junction 5 Shotts. The southbound M74 near Lesmahagow in South Lanarkshire reopened at about 07:30 after being closed for three hours due to a jackknifed lorry.
The M74 in Dumfries and Galloway was down to one lane between Junction 15 Beattock and 16 Johnstonebridge. There are also problems on the M8 near Shotts in North Lanarkshire, the M77 south of Glasgow, the M80 north of Glasgow and the M73 at Bailllieston.
Mr Brown said gritter patrols had been strengthened.Mr Brown said gritter patrols had been strengthened.
He said: "We've already seen some wintry weather across much of Scotland and, while it is not as severe as this time last year, we cannot afford to be complacent."He said: "We've already seen some wintry weather across much of Scotland and, while it is not as severe as this time last year, we cannot afford to be complacent."
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