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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 for a time with drivers advised to avoid the area. Among the worst affected routes was the M80, which was closed in both directions for a while, with drivers advised to avoid the area.
A Met Office amber "be prepared" snow warning covers a large swathe of southern and central Scotland. A Met Office amber "be prepared" snow warning remains in place across southern and central Scotland.
They are expected to be the worst affected areas throughout much of the day. A yellow "be aware" warning for ice has also been issued for much of the country overnight into Friday.
Traffic Scotland said 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.
In the Scottish Borders, all school transport has been cancelled as most of the region is forecast to be hit. 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. as did Falkirk Council and Perth and Kinross Council. Stirling Council reported a number of school closures as a result of the bad weather as did Falkirk Council and Perth and Kinross Council.
A gritter lorry also overturned in bad conditions on the in 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 are among the routes to have seen some snowfalls and snow gates have been 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 has also been 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.
Stein Connelly of Transport Scotland said conditions were deteriorating. The amber warning started at 02:00 and lasts until 18:00.
"We are getting heavy snowfalls on the M80, A720, A82 up through Glencoe and the A9 at Drumochter," he said.
"The amber warning is starting to kick in."
Accumulations of 10 to 15cm were said to be "likely quite widely".
On higher ground, snowfall could reach 20 to 30cm across Falkirk, South Lanarkshire, East Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Edinburgh, Dumfries and Galloway and the Lothian region.
The warning started at 02:00 and lasts until 18:00.
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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 initially. Southern Scotland had been expected to experience the heaviest snow but it appeared to have hit further north than anticipated.
The south of Scotland is also covered by a new yellow warning for heavy rain and one for strong winds.
A yellow warning for snow is in place for other parts of Scotland.