Drivers have been warned to take care on the roads as snow showers hit parts of Scotland.
A stretch of road on the A702 between Lamington and Abington in South Lanarkshire was closed in both directions on Thursday morning due to the adverse weather conditions.
At 10.40am, Amey SE Trunk Roads said the road was back open with gritters out patrolling until the risk is “fully over”.
One of the tractors from our partner @GrantRichieAG out patrolling over the #A68 Soutra. I know it can be frustrating being behind a slow moving vehicle but they are essential to keep the highest sections of road open in tricky conditions #winter pic.twitter.com/W68kkXn5Dp
— BEAR SE Trunk Roads (@SETrunkRoads) January 9, 2020
As well as the A702 – a major road that runs from Edinburgh to St John’s Town of Dalry in Dumfries and Galloway, heavy snow was also reported on the A68 and A7.
A crash on the A68 blocked the Hundalee to Carter Bar route in the Scottish Borders, causing delays.
Road users have been advised to slow down and drive to the conditions.
Gritters remain out on the #A702 treating and clearing where required. Driving to the conditions is essential during winter weather as a small incident can have a huge impact on traction and gritters being able to pass and keep roads open pic.twitter.com/02xgGVCsNj
— BEAR SE Trunk Roads (@SETrunkRoads) January 9, 2020
An Amey spokesperson said: “Driving to the conditions is essential during winter weather as a small incident can have a huge impact on traction and gritters being able to pass and keep roads open.”
Some school buses have been cancelled this morning due to the weather, check our website for the full list https://t.co/2UE6WD4PwB pic.twitter.com/mSRrU54qeF
— SBC (@scotborders) January 9, 2020
Scottish Borders Council said a number of school buses had been cancelled but no schools had been closed.
Borders Buses also advised that a number of services had been delayed due to the weather.