The Latest Breaking News from Transport Scotland

Edinburgh low cost zebra crossings could take "several years"

A councillor's bid to run a trial scheme of side street crossings in Edinburgh failed after the council found they would breach UK Government legislation.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2022

Hillend housing plans for petrol station site investigated over road safety fears

Transport Scotland raised concerns about traffic from new housing joining a trunk road but it is being claimed the additional vehicles will have a 'negligible' impact

Edinburgh Live · Apr 1, 2022

Concerns raised over Scotland's crumbling road bridges

Scottish roads chiefs across the country have revealed details about bridges that might need major repairs. But despite budget constraints, they say motorists' safety is their top priority – as TOMMY LUMBY reports.

Daily Record · Mar 31, 2022

Major A1 motorway works on trunk road near Edinburgh will cause closures next week

Transport Scotland has announced that the drainage works will start next week and will cause closures on the road, with motorists advised there will be diversions in place

Edinburgh Live · Mar 19, 2022

Glasgow parents hit out at free bus pass application as Transport Scotland explains more about process

The free bus travel scheme, which saves young people money, has been welcomed but some families are struggling with applications.

Glasgow Live · Mar 18, 2022

Glasgow M8 tailbacks due to Woodside Viaduct repairs 'could last four years'

The works are expected to be complete in autumn 2023. However Amey, who are undertaking the works on behalf of Transport Scotland, have admitted that 'further investigations may influence timings'.

Glasgow Live · Mar 10, 2022

New speed cameras to be installed at Scotland accident hotspots including four in Glasgow

Eight new speed cameras are being installed across Scotland, with half of them within Glasgow. Transport Scotland confirmed the cameras would be issued at known accident hotspots.

Glasgow Live · Mar 4, 2022

Edinburgh's A720 City Bypass closes this week for ten days of major resurfacing works

It has been announced that a stretch of the busy road will close to allow Transport Scotland to carry out essential resurfacing works, and this will lead to diversions and delays

Edinburgh Live · Mar 2, 2022

Major Edinburgh A720 City Bypass works will close road and cause delays to journeys

The operation will renew the road surface and Transport Scotland say this will give road users a safer and smoother journey along the busy roads once works are completed

Edinburgh Live · Feb 25, 2022

Councillors call for action to improve Perth's Broxden Roundabout

The local representatives spoke out at a recent PKC meeting after Transport Scotland deemed it “safe and efficient”

Daily Record · Feb 22, 2022