A9 Dualling: Update suggests further disruption during construction of Lynebeg and Tomatin underpasses
A traffic management update issued by Transport Scotland has flagged up new arrangements for drivers on the Tomatin to Moy section of the A9 as the £3.97 billion dualling programme continues. From 13-24 July, during daylight hours only, the construction of underpasses at Lynebeg and Tomatin will involve the installation of heavy beams on the new structures, […]
M74 resurfacing scheme cleared after environmental assessment finds no significant cumulative effects
Transport Scotland has concluded that resurfacing and refurbishment works on the M74 between Junctions 6 and 7 can proceed without a full Environmental Impact Assessment, after determining that the project is unlikely to have significant environmental effects either individually or in combination with other nearby developments. The scheme between Hamilton and Motherwell in South Lanarkshire, […]
Over 300 million free bus trips made by young people across Scotland since 2022
Children and young people in Scotland have now made over 300 million free bus journeys since the Scottish Government introduced free travel for under-22s. Since January 2022, the scheme continues to transform how young people are traveling by bus, saving people money, supporting greener travel, and boosting the economy by opening up access to education, […]
Decrease in number of people killed on Scotland’s roads ‘welcome’ says Stephen Flynn
Provisional road casualty figures released today by Transport Scotland show a decrease in road fatalities between 2024 and 2025, and a reduction in overall casualties over the same period. In 2025 there were 134 road fatalities, a decrease of 26 from 160 in 2024. There were 1,906 serious casualties in 2025, a reduction of 4% […]
End of the road nears for Transport Scotland?
It’s being reported that the Scottish Government is going ahead with a manifesto commitment to bring Transport Scotland under direct ministerial control. The Herald Newspaper says: “Transport Scotland, the Scottish Government body responsible for overseeing Scotland’s roads, rail network and ferries, is set to lose its standalone status and be absorbed into the heart of […]
Punishing motorists: Conservative MSP criticises SNPs targeted ICE ‘disincentives’
The Scottish National Party has been accused of hatching a “secret plot” designed to force Scots out of their cars by bringing in further “targeted disincentives for petrol and diesel vehicle use”. Transport Scotland wants to reduce emissions from cars, vans and lorries in its first ‘carbon budget’ (2026-2030) by at least 16% from 2023 […]
Help shape the future of Scotland’s roads
Transport Scotland has issued a market consultation notice, entitled Modernising Scotland’s Traffic Systems, and it wants you to help shape the future of its trunk road network. Posting on LinkedIN, the government body says: “Bringing together live traffic information, network observation and operational coordination, Traffic Scotland helps road users make informed decisions before and during […]
Transport Scotland launches £1.94bn procurement for A9 Dualling Framework Agreement
Transport Scotland has taken another step forward in delivering the A9 Dualling Programme with the publication of a £1.94 billion Contract Notice on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) inviting contractors to bid for a new delivery Framework Agreement to deliver the remaining 58 miles, yet to commence procurement (92.4km). The delivery framework has been developed following […]
Scotland: Stephen Flynn meets resilience staff ahead of major events
Scotland’s new Transport Secretary has visited the Traffic Scotland National Control Centre to meet resilience staff and hear plans to help keep Scotland moving during a busy summer of events. The transport network will have a major role to play in the coming months, with Glasgow hosting the Commonwealth Games, the Edinburgh Festival bringing visitors from […]
Sixty per cent cut in Shetland active travel scheme funding a ‘real shock’
A 60 per centdrop in government funding to help make active travel more accessible has been described as a “real shock” by a Shetland transport official. According to Shetland News a total of £355,000 was approved at a meeting of transport partnership ZetTrans on Friday for a range of projects with a focus on cycling […]