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Heavy snowfall causes transport woes | Heavy snowfall causes transport woes |
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Heavy snowfall across parts of Scotland on Friday evening has caused travel disruption on many routes. | Heavy snowfall across parts of Scotland on Friday evening has caused travel disruption on many routes. |
Central and south western areas were badly affected with numerous breakdowns leading to long queues. | Central and south western areas were badly affected with numerous breakdowns leading to long queues. |
Glasgow Airport warned of delays and the Rangers v Hearts match at Ibrox was abandoned.. | Glasgow Airport warned of delays and the Rangers v Hearts match at Ibrox was abandoned.. |
Transerv Scotland, which deals with highways in south west Scotland, said it had 26 gritters working around the clock to keep 22 major routes open. | Transerv Scotland, which deals with highways in south west Scotland, said it had 26 gritters working around the clock to keep 22 major routes open. |
The A76 near Cumnock and New Cumnock was closed for a time because of snowy conditions as was the A751 at Stranraer. | The A76 near Cumnock and New Cumnock was closed for a time because of snowy conditions as was the A751 at Stranraer. |
Long queues developed on the M80 after three buses became stuck on the A806 towards Kirkintilloch. | Long queues developed on the M80 after three buses became stuck on the A806 towards Kirkintilloch. |
The Erskine Bridge was closed southbound because of the conditions but traffic was later allowed to cross. | The Erskine Bridge was closed southbound because of the conditions but traffic was later allowed to cross. |
Police Scotland warned motorists they faced a high risk of disruption if attempting to travel in the Strathclyde or Dumfries and Galloway areas. | Police Scotland warned motorists they faced a high risk of disruption if attempting to travel in the Strathclyde or Dumfries and Galloway areas. |
A police statement said: "If you do travel, you are likely to experience significant delays. | A police statement said: "If you do travel, you are likely to experience significant delays. |
"Congestion caused by vehicles may restrict emergency, recovery or winter maintenance vehicles from providing essential assistance or from clearing roads." | "Congestion caused by vehicles may restrict emergency, recovery or winter maintenance vehicles from providing essential assistance or from clearing roads." |
A travel bulletin issued by Glasgow City Council said: "Roads users should be aware that heavy snow is affecting most routes throughout Glasgow City. Breakdowns and stranded vehicles are blocking numerous routes. Only travel if necessary." | A travel bulletin issued by Glasgow City Council said: "Roads users should be aware that heavy snow is affecting most routes throughout Glasgow City. Breakdowns and stranded vehicles are blocking numerous routes. Only travel if necessary." |
Bear Scotland, which deals with routes in the north of the country, said the north east was largely unaffected. | Bear Scotland, which deals with routes in the north of the country, said the north east was largely unaffected. |
The north west was facing sporadic snow showers, especially around Glencoe, but there were no significant issues with the main trunk routes. | The north west was facing sporadic snow showers, especially around Glencoe, but there were no significant issues with the main trunk routes. |
Winter patrols were out monitoring the situation, a spokeswoman said. | Winter patrols were out monitoring the situation, a spokeswoman said. |
Check out the latest travel news for Scotland | Check out the latest travel news for Scotland |
For the latest on the roads visit the BBC's travel news page and keep up to date with incidents and roadworks on the motorways here. | For the latest on the roads visit the BBC's travel news page and keep up to date with incidents and roadworks on the motorways here. |
Around the country you can check for updates from: | Around the country you can check for updates from: |
Alternatively, for regular travel bulletins listen live to BBC Radio Scotland and follow @BBCTravelScot. | Alternatively, for regular travel bulletins listen live to BBC Radio Scotland and follow @BBCTravelScot. |
In times of severe disruption you can also follow the BBC Scotland severe weather Twitter list of key sources. | In times of severe disruption you can also follow the BBC Scotland severe weather Twitter list of key sources. |
Below are a number of other traffic information sources. | Below are a number of other traffic information sources. |
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