Travel disruption and flood warnings as Storm Bram sweeps across Scotland

Transport Scotland has warned of potential restrictions on road bridges.
The Tay Road Bridge has closed to all traffic and the central walkway is also shut.
The Tyne Bridge, Skye Bridge, Kessock Bridge, Friarton Bridge, Erskine Bridge and Forth Road Bridge all closed to high-sided vehicles.
Police Scotland said the A74(M) had been closed at Junction 11 southbound and J13 northbound near to Abington due to a number of overturned vehicles.
A diversion was in place, but police urged people to consider the conditions if travelling.
Travel in Dumfries and Galloway has been affected, including a fallen tree closing the A76 at Dumfries’ Cuckoo Bridge roundabout.
CalMac has warned of possible disruptions caused by the weather conditions, external on all routes not currently cancelled or delayed.
Sailings on the Corran Ferry have been cancelled for the rest of the night.
P&O Ferries and Stenaline sailings between Cairnryan and Northern Ireland are also affected, with a number of cancellations because of the forecast high winds.
Those booked on to any of the affected sailings are advised not to travel to the Cairnryan area as long delays are expected.
Police Scotland has advised freight drivers that Operation Overflow – an emergency parking plan for lorries that cannot get on ferries – has been activated.




