Road safety

Improving the safety of pedestrians and road users is a key element of our work. However, there are simple measures you can take to ensure that you remain safe whether behind the wheel or on foot.

Severe Weather

Adverse weather conditions invariably have a significant effect on our congested road network. We offer advice on action you can take to avoid becoming involved in accidents when the elements take a turn for the worse.

Find out more about driving in severe weather conditions

Pedestrians

Many of our town centres were built before the car was a consideration for town planners. Every day in Scotland a pensioner is injured or killed while crossing a road. A recent initiave by Lothian and Borders Police and West Lothian Council highlighted the issue.

Find out more about reducing the risk to pedestrians

Useful links

Transport Scotland

Transport Scotland provides comprehensive updates on road closures and weather conditions.

Transport Scotland website

The Transport Scotland website also includes links to webcams placed alongside major routes throughout Scotland, including the A720 (Edinburgh city bypass), the M8, M9 and the A68

View the major route webcams on the Transport Scotland website

Local authorities

City of Edinburgh Council - severe weather news

The City of Edinburgh Council's severe weather blog also provides regular updates on school closures, refuse collection and road gritting services.

City of Edinburgh extreme weather blog

East Lothian Council
Midlothian Council
West Lothian Council
Scottish Borders Council