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Two hundred people were killed in reported road accidents in Scotland in 2014, 16 per cent more than in 2013.

First A9 Dualling contract saves £15m

A major improvement scheme on the A82 at Glen Gloy has been completed, restoring two way traffic to the route.

Two operators invited to submit bids.

Concessionary travel card users on two of Scotland’s smallest and most remote island communities are set to be the first in Scotland to use of new technology which makes their journeys easier.

The emerging findings of a major study looking at a range of options to help tackle congestion, improve accessibility and support future planned development along the A96 in Inverness has recommended that the Longman roundabout should be grade-separated.

Transport Minister Derek Mackay today visited the Forth Road Bridge to see how the new Forth Bridge Unit is bedding in during its first days of operation.

A full package of safety measures is to be introduced on the A9 at Gleneagles to help improve access for pedestrians and cyclists in the area.

A series of ecology and environmental surveys are to set to get underway this week along the A96 between Inverness and Nairn as part of plans to dual the road.

It has been confirmed that Scottish Road Works Commissioner, Elspeth King, is to step down from her role this month.