In light of last week's winter travel chaos, the Scottish government has announced plans to keep the country moving.
Winter travel chaos caused by heavy snowfall could be repeated should forecasts for this weekend be realised, but the Scottish government has put procedures in place to combat it.
A six-point plan has been outlined by the country's administration and it intends to roll out the procedures when severe weather strikes.
More salt and grit has been spread and will be stored close to main routes north of the border to allow quick and easy access should they be required.
The Trunk Road Incident Support Service will be provided with emergency supplies such as blankets and other items that can be distributed among stranded vehicles should the worst happen.
Police forces will be mobilised to stack HGVs in a bid to keep roads clear during spells of adverse weather, while central barriers may be removed to provide easier access to blocked roads and broken-down vehicles. Diversions will be set up using traffic management services across the country to provide alternative routes when necessary.
What's more, vehicles may be adapted to help clear snow from surfaces should that be the cause of travel disruption.
Transport minister Keith Brown said: "We have established how the different agencies involved can work together better so that we minimise disruption to keep our transport networks moving."
And it is not just drivers who could benefit from the initiative, as travel insurance policyholders using trains will see agencies link up and work together to keep transport moving.
During previous incidents,
Transport Scotland recommended commuters heed police and local authority advice to make sufficient plans in advance and cancel journeys if possible during spells of extremely bad weather.
By Dennis Clarke
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