Road Report at 0630 hours 8/1/10

8th January 2010

The following roads are currently affected by weather within the Northern Constabulary area:

Ross-shire:
Unclassified Kishorn to Applecross road (Bealach na Ba) remains closed due to snow

Sutherland:
B871 Kinbrace to Syre remains closed due to snow
B869 Unapool to Lochinver remains closed due to snow

Badenoch:
B9007 Carrbridge to Glenferness remains road closed due to snow

Isle of Skye:
B885 Struan to Portree remains closed due to snow
Unclassified Breakish to Kylerhea is passable with extreme care

Western Isles:
Unclassified Pentland road from Carloway to Stornoway is not recommended by Police due to surface ice.

Whilst all other roads in the Northern Constabulary Force Area are open, many of them, particularly minor roads, remain affected by snow and ice, especially following the extremely cold temperatures experienced overnight.

Drivers are urged to drive with extreme caution, keep a sufficient distance from preceding vehicles and be aware of the potential for black ice.

Anyone looking for further roads/weather information is asked to use:-

1. Traffic Scotland Helpline:- 0800 028 1414

2.Traffic Scotland Website:- www.trafficscotland.org

3. Local radio broadcasts (which are updated regularly by Police)