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| Traffic problems as Storm Doris snow strikes | Traffic problems as Storm Doris snow strikes |
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| Travel disruption is affecting parts of Scotland as snowfalls caused by Storm Doris hit the country. | Travel disruption is affecting parts of Scotland as snowfalls caused by Storm Doris hit the country. |
| Among the worst affected routes was the M80, which was closed in both directions during the morning, with drivers advised to avoid the area. | |
| A Met Office amber "be prepared" snow warning remains in place across southern and central Scotland. | A Met Office amber "be prepared" snow warning remains in place across southern and central Scotland. |
| A yellow "be aware" warning for ice has also been issued for much of the country overnight into Friday. | A yellow "be aware" warning for ice has also been issued for much of the country overnight into Friday. |
| At the peak of the disruption the M80 was shut northbound after Junction 5 at Auchenkilns and southbound from Junction 9 Bannockburn due to snow. | At the peak of the disruption the M80 was shut northbound after Junction 5 at Auchenkilns and southbound from Junction 9 Bannockburn due to snow. |
| It had reopened in both directions by about 11:00. | It had reopened in both directions by about 11:00. |
| Power company SSE said about 700 of its customers had experienced power cuts, mainly in rural Perthshire, Kinross, Dunblane and Milnathort. It expects supplies to be restored during the afternoon. | |
| In the Scottish Borders, all school transport was cancelled as a result of the warning. | In the Scottish Borders, all school transport was cancelled as a result of the warning. |
| Stirling Council reported a number of school closures as a result of the bad weather, and there were also closures or partial closures in Aberdeenshire, Falkirk, Perth and Kinross, Highland, Moray and Angus. | |
| A gritter lorry also overturned in bad conditions between Balfron and Balfron Station on the A875. | A gritter lorry also overturned in bad conditions between Balfron and Balfron Station on the A875. |
| It came to rest on its side in a field. The driver was uninjured. | It came to rest on its side in a field. The driver was uninjured. |
| The A7, A9, A68, A81 and Edinburgh city bypass were among the routes to have seen some snowfalls and snow gates were closed on the B974 Banchory to Fettercairn road. | The A7, A9, A68, A81 and Edinburgh city bypass were among the routes to have seen some snowfalls and snow gates were closed on the B974 Banchory to Fettercairn road. |
| On the M90 at Perth, snow was causing delays in both directions between J9 Muirmont and J8, with queuing traffic between Gairney Bridge and Halbeath. | On the M90 at Perth, snow was causing delays in both directions between J9 Muirmont and J8, with queuing traffic between Gairney Bridge and Halbeath. |
| The A977 between Balado and Blairingone was also badly affected by snow, with reports of cars stuck at Crook of Devon. | The A977 between Balado and Blairingone was also badly affected by snow, with reports of cars stuck at Crook of Devon. |
| The amber warning started at 02:00 and lasts until 18:00. | The amber warning started at 02:00 and lasts until 18:00. |
| Check out the latest travel news for Scotland | Check out the latest travel news for Scotland |
| For regular travel bulletins listen live to BBC Radio Scotland and follow @BBCTravelScot. | For regular travel bulletins listen live to BBC Radio Scotland and follow @BBCTravelScot. |
| In times of severe disruption you can also follow the BBC Scotland severe weather Twitter list of key sources. | In times of severe disruption you can also follow the BBC Scotland severe weather Twitter list of key sources. |
| Below are a number of other traffic information sources. | Below are a number of other traffic information sources. |
| Transport Minister Humza Yousaf said: "Transport Scotland is working with the relevant organisations, such as Police Scotland and the road operating companies, to try to mitigate the effects of this latest set of wintry conditions. | Transport Minister Humza Yousaf said: "Transport Scotland is working with the relevant organisations, such as Police Scotland and the road operating companies, to try to mitigate the effects of this latest set of wintry conditions. |
| "We would ask road users to be mindful that disruption is likely and to plan accordingly." | "We would ask road users to be mindful that disruption is likely and to plan accordingly." |
| Supt Fraser Candlish urged drivers to adjust to the conditions. | Supt Fraser Candlish urged drivers to adjust to the conditions. |
| He said: "With a substantial risk of travel disruption due to the weather, motorists should consider whether their journey is absolutely necessary. | He said: "With a substantial risk of travel disruption due to the weather, motorists should consider whether their journey is absolutely necessary. |
| "If you do decide to travel, check local advice and ensure your vehicle is well prepared before setting off. | "If you do decide to travel, check local advice and ensure your vehicle is well prepared before setting off. |
| "Keep yourself safe by adjusting your driving to suit the road conditions and leave more space between you and the vehicle in front. | "Keep yourself safe by adjusting your driving to suit the road conditions and leave more space between you and the vehicle in front. |
| "Plan for the worst-case scenario by ensuring you have sufficient supplies, including food, water, warm clothes and a fully-charged mobile phone." | "Plan for the worst-case scenario by ensuring you have sufficient supplies, including food, water, warm clothes and a fully-charged mobile phone." |
| Southern Scotland had been expected to experience the heaviest snow but it appeared to have hit further north than anticipated. | Southern Scotland had been expected to experience the heaviest snow but it appeared to have hit further north than anticipated. |