Scotland has begun preparing for forecasted severe weather with a view to preventing travel chaos.
A severe weather warning from the
Met Office has prompted action in Scotland that could prevent travel chaos.
The Scottish government has mobilised resilience teams to spread grit on the country's main routes with others on standby for use as required in coming days.
Transport minister Keith Brown urged motorists to check conditions and forecasts before leaving the house this morning (January 10th) and to heed police recommendations where they have been issued.
Despite moves to order more supplies of salt, the official stated: "There is no room for complacency and we must remain alert and innovative as new problems occur."
The M77 and M74 motorways were outlined as a focus, but those managing the remaining four trunk roads will be given assistance to keep traffic moving.
The Met Office has forecast widespread ice and heavy snow for all regions of Scotland, while a thaw followed by a sharp temperature drop could make surfaces particularly slippery.
Meanwhile,
Transport Scotland reports additional supplies of salt and grit were received on January 7th at Edinburgh's Leith Docks.
Mr Brown stated the government has been "doing everything [it] can to minimise disruption", but residents could help efforts by "making informed travel decisions", which could include holiday insurance policyholders hoping to make journeys to airports and other main transport hubs.
Anyone planning a long drive to their destination could do well to check the oil, water and anti-freeze levels in their car, as well as stocking up with blankets, a torch, shovel, warm clothing and a charged mobile phone to help if an emergency situation arises.
By Anne Jones
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