Category: Roads

Two men critical after A81 crash near Strathblane

Two men are in a critical condition in hospital following a two-car crash on the A81 near Strathblane.

A Vauxhall Astra travelling north was involved in a head-on collision with a Dacia Duster travelling in the opposite direction at 14:10 on Sunday afternoon.

Read it on the BBC News website.

Repair to Ballat Bridge will run until spring next year

Scottish Water have come under fire after it was revealed that works to repair Ballat Bridge will run on until spring next year.

Motorists on the A81 are being warned to expect disruption to continue for another five months.

The work, which started in mid-September, was due to finish at the end of December.

Read it on the Daily Record website.

Road closure at Balfron Station for approximately 3 months

We’re received an update from Scottish Water on their plans for the repair work to the bridge at Balfron Station.

Work will be starting work on bridge repairs on the 18th of September and we will be closing a section of the A81 for approximately 3 months. Road signs will start to appear as of next week preparing road users in the area for the closure.

Main Street closure

A section of the Main Street (A875) in Killearn will be closed from Monday the 24th November for 5 days.

More information can be found @ www.scottishwater.co.uk/about-us/media-centre/latest-news/temporary-road-closure-in-killearn.

Snow causes traffic problems in Scotland

A bus came off the road near Killearn in Stirlingshire in snowy conditions. No one was injured in the accident.

A bus came off the road near Killearn in Stirlingshire but nobody was injured. Credit: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
A bus came off the road near Killearn in Stirlingshire but nobody was injured. Credit: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Read it on the ITV News website.

Snow closes Scottish schools and causes travel problems

Balfron High School bus (service 10)

Accidents were reported around the country and a school bus came off the road between Killearn and Balfron in Stirlingshire but nobody was injured in the incident.

The Met Office has put out a renewed warning of snow for eastern and south west Scotland which lasts until Saturday.

Read it on the BBC News website.

Scottish council notices website goes online

tellmescotland.gov.uk website

The tellmescotland page will provide council information, with maps and listings of public notices by area. It is aimed at saving money but notices will still be placed in the press.

It will include road closures, planning or property developments, licensing details and other general notices.

Website: www.tellmescotland.gov.uk.