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Minister updates REC Committee

A new module launched today for teachers involved in the Scottish Government’s Academy9 educational initiative will help improve their professional development.

A contract notice to upgrade the A96 worth up to £50 million has been published.

Average speed cameras planned to go live this week

54% of ScotRail delay minutes attributable to Network Rail

B979 at Milltimber Brae to close between North Deeside Road and South Deeside Road

Transport Scotland has launched a refresh of the document that will outline how the Scottish Government, local authorities and all partners can help to achieve the challenging shared vision for cycling, in response to stakeholders’ calls for action.

With a Met Office severe weather warning for ice in place for tonight and tomorrow morning, Scotland’s Trunk Road Operating Companies are continuing their Winter treatments. Forecasters are warning of lows of minus six of into Saturday morning and this will bring some locally difficult driving conditions, across much of the country and especially on the higher routes. There will be some respite on Sunday as it gradually gets milder.

A review of the comprehensive vision for the A7 put forward by campaigners has been completed by Transport Scotland. Further work has also been carried out to produce a Route Accident Reduction Plan for the A7 and action is now being taken forward to improve the safety and operation of the trunk road.