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📢 Have your say on updated route option designs for the proposed #A75 Springholm and Crocketford bypasses.
Public exhibitions and online information will be available later this month.
More info ➡️ https://t.co/rHHRDIjNv1
Procurement of the next Northern Isles Ferry Services contract is underway.
@StephenFlynnSNP welcomes publication of the contract notice, with an estimated £850 million set to be invested in these services over ten years.
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/fRBGkkl8C4
Further step towards delivery of #A9Dualling programme as @StephenFlynnSNP announces £1.94 billion contract notice.
This investment in the #A9 will benefit Highland communities by boosting jobs, skills and economic growth.
Read more ➡️ https://t.co/iKQN3LtxM0
⚠️YELLOW WEATHER WARNING⚠️
The @metoffice has issued a YELLOW weather alert for ⛈️THUNDERSTORMS⛈️ today across parts of Scotland.
It is in effect from 3pm until 10pm today (Tuesday 02/06)
Please #TakeCare on the roads this evening.
Details: https://t.co/Vep7PWqfT2
👷 Three weeks of engineering work worth £6m will begin on the Far North Line at the end of the day on Sunday, 7 June, with trains returning on Monday, 29 June.
@transcotland | @ScotRail
https://t.co/ZSIQuvscuf
⚡ The North Clyde railway lines around Glasgow are a crucial part of our railway.
We've begun a £20m multi-year project to upgrade sections of the overhead wires. First powered up in 1960, it was the first electrified main-line railway in Scotland.
https://t.co/qEv60868iO
⚠️ New CCTV footage shows young people trespassing on the railway in Inverness at South Kessock level crossing.
We urge everyone to respect the railway and never engage in dangerous behaviour like this. One risk can have life-changing consequences.
https://t.co/86OYvoDlCA
🚨 A safety appeal has been issued after CCTV captured teenagers trespassing on the railway in Inverness.
Two separate incidents were recorded at the South Kessock pedestrian level crossing within the space of a week.
https://t.co/86OYvoDlCA
There is a very high risk of wildfires in Eastern Scotland from Friday, 29 May to Monday, 1 June.
Taking simple steps can help reduce the risk and prevent severe damage.
Learn more - https://t.co/XTUmuJf3e2
#NoHarmlessFires
🔥There is a very high risk of wildfires in this area on Thursday, 28 May.
Wildfires have the potential to destroy property, landscapes and wildlife. Taking simple precautions can help prevent devastating damage.
🔗Learn more - https://t.co/IOZ2VijyXs
#NoHarmlessFires
#A9Dualling
From 28 May, a new temporary realignment of the #A9 will be introduced north of Tomatin. Layout expected to remain in place until late 2026.
🔹 Temporary overnight traffic signals 27 May
🔹 Convoy system in place
🔹 7pm – 6am
Full details ➡️ https://t.co/fdzmyoKhpK
Meet the new Cabinet ⬇
Individuals who are newly appointed to Cabinet will be Cabinet Secretaries-designate until their appointment is formally agreed to by @scotparl and approved by His Majesty King Charles III.
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John Swinney has been formally sworn in as First Minister of Scotland.
He took the Official Oath in front of the Lord President and other senior judges at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.
⏱️ It's timetable change day across Scotland's Railway!
Did you know we're responsible for coordinating and validating timetables right across GB?
No matter which operator you travel with, take a moment to check your usual journeys for any tweaks - visit https://t.co/bzD9e6TNDL
Transport Scotland are looking for visitors to Coll, Colonsay, Iona, Kerrera, Lismore, Mull or Tiree to complete a survey to help understand how they use the ferry service and their experiences and satisfactions with it. The information gathered will help inform the Community..
There is an extreme risk of wildfire across the whole of Scotland from today until Saturday, 2 May.
We know many people across Scotland will be wanting to enjoy the good weather across the bank holiday weekend. We ask that everyone does so responsibly.
#NoHarmlessFires
A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy
🚦 One night of overnight temporary traffic signals
📍 Dalmagarry realignment
🗓️ 24 April
Full details ➡️ https://t.co/FnUD1UEDaS
#A9Dualling: Pitlochry to Killiecrankie
The planned works requiring traffic signals on the #A9, near Faskally, from Monday 13 April have been rescheduled.
Revised dates will be provided in due course. A 30mph speed restriction remains in place.
#A9Dualling: Pitlochry to Killiecrankie
Overnight temporary traffic signals on #A9, near Faskally, for 11 nights from 13 April.
30 mph speed restriction until 24 April.
Full details ➡️ https://t.co/FyDehtTpAf