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'Plan ahead': Motorists warned of upcoming overnight weekend closures on M8

Motorists have been warned of upcoming overnight weekend closures on the M8 motorway to facilitate major repairs to footbridges in Glasgow.

The National (Scotland)

Popular Glasgow skate park served eviction notice in ‘blow to community’

The National (Scotland)

New upgrade work will close busy motorway junction for five months

A busy junction serving the M8 in Glasgow will be shut for five months for essential repair work.

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These Road Markers Could Make Roads Safer For Motorcyclists

Transport Scotland has been testing Perceptual Rider Information for Maximizing Expertise and Enjoyment or PRIMEs, and has reported improved motorcyclist safety.

RideApart

Scottish Government ‘missing obvious opportunity’ with Rosyth to Europe ferry

THE Scottish Government are missing an “obvious opportunity” by not financially backing the reinstatement of a Scotland to Europe ferry, Alba…

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ScotRail spends more than £300k in 18 months on taxis after cancelled trains

RAIL bosses have spent more than £300,000 on taxis for travellers after trains were cancelled since ScotRail was taken into public ownership less…

The National (Scotland)

ScotRail fares to rise by 8.7 per cent in April as peak fares scrapping extended

RAIL fares in Scotland will increase by 8.7 in April, Transport Scotland has said, with the scrapping of peak rail fares being extended for a…

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish ministers 'warned of missing A9 dualling deadline in 2018', papers show

Ministers were warned two years ago that fully dualling the A9 road could take until 2034 and cost almost £7.2 billion – more than double the…

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How will £100 fines for pavement parking be enforced in your area?

SCOTLAND council’s will be able to fine drivers for parking on pavements from tomorrow – but enforcement across the country will vary widely.

The National (Scotland)

How pavement parking ban will vary across Scotland as £100 fine powers begin

SCOTLAND will be “leading the way” by becoming the first part of the UK to introduce a ban on pavement parking tomorrow...

The National (Scotland)

New Scotland to Europe ferry aims for ambitious spring 2024 start date

A DEAL to secure a new Scotland to Europe ferry deal nears with an aim to reinstate the service in spring 2024...

The National (Scotland)

Safety 'absolute priority' as road deaths increase to highest total for seven years

Scotland’s transport minister has insisted road safety “remains an absolute priority” as the number of people killed on the roads reached…

The National (Scotland)

Claims A9 timeline was aspirational are ‘utter rubbish’, says former minister

Suggestions the initial 2025 target for dualling the A9 was “aspirational” have been described as “utter rubbish” by a former minister…

The National (Scotland)

What happened as ministers held Travelling Cabinet in Inveraray

HUMZA Yousaf has pledged a “firm commitment” to funding for a tunnel to protect vehicles on one of Scotland’s most famous tourist roads.

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John Swinney rejects attack on his integrity by Edinburgh tram inquiry chair

JOHN Swinney has rejected claims that he showed a “lack of candour” made by the chairman of the Edinburgh tram inquiry.

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True cost of Edinburgh tram line has exceeded £1bn, says report

Public inquiry highlights ‘litany of avoidable failures’ involving project company Tie, council and ministers

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Public transport in Scotland needs 'urgent improvement' to meet climate targets

BUS, ferry and train services in Scotland need “urgent improvements” if the plan to reduce car use is to be implemented “fairly”, a report…

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A9 dualling will not be finished before 2026 Holyrood election, says Yousaf

WORK to dual the A9 will not be completed before the next Holyrood election in May 2026, the First Minister has said.

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Daily Record

Drivers advised of closures on M74 in Lanarkshire for four consecutive nights

They will be between Junction 3A Daldowie and the approaches to Junction 6 Hamilton/Motherwell

Glasgow Live

Petition launched for First Glasgow to make U-turn on scrapping 'crucial' night bus services

First Glasgow announced this week that 11 routes will be scrapped which has left Glaswegians and the council 'very concerned', with a petition to save the night services now launched.

Daily Record

First Bus faces massive backlash after scrapping night services across Glasgow

Council bosses in Glasgow said their hands were tied when it comes to bus services but changes could happen in the longer term.

The Independent UK

Ferry fare freeze extended until March next year

Transport Scotland has said prices will be held at current levels for longer to help Scotland’s rural and island communities.

Daily Record

Memorial to Perthshire A9 fatalities proposed in Holyrood by roads campaigner

Road safety campaigner Laura Hansler made the case for an A9 national memorial when she spoke to MSPs on the recent citizen participation and public petitions committee about delays in making the route through Perthshire dual carriageway throughout.

Edinburgh Live

Fury as boss of Edinburgh Tram Inquiry paid over £1million since probe started

The government-funded probe began in 2014 and was ordered by Alex Salmond who wanted it dealt with 'swiftly'. Nine years later, Lord Hardie's final report is yet to be issued

Daily Record

Boss of epic tram inquiry has scooped more than £1m in wages since probe started

The Daily Record can reveal the former judge has pocketed an 'eye-watering' £1,056,181 to chair the probe after transport chiefs tried to keep the sum a secret.

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