Police travel advice following Amber warning for rain - north west Highland and north Argyll
Road users are being advised to expect disruption in the Argyll and west Highland areas on Sunday, 17 December due to an AMBER warning for rain.
Heavy and persistent rainfall is expected which has the potential to trigger shallow landslides and will cause extensive surface water that could affect the road network and make driving conditions challenging.
We are encouraging road users in the affected area to consider whether they need to travel and are advising people to avoid travelling into the affected area and to drive to the road conditions.
Chief Superintendent Hilary Sloan, head of Road Policing, said: “Our advice is to plan ahead and consider if your journey is really necessary during the bad weather or if it can be delayed until conditions improve.
“Stopping distances can be at least double on wet roads compared to dry conditions, and spray can reduce driver visibility.
“If you need to travel, please drive to the conditions, be prepared for delays and allow extra time for your journey. Please don’t drive through road closures, the decision to close roads is not taken lightly and is done for public safety.”
General advice for road users
- Plan ahead and avoid unnecessary travel
- All road users should consider if they really need to travel during adverse weather
- Consider delaying travel until conditions improve
- If you are travelling on the roads, prepare yourself and your vehicle for the conditions
- Ensure your mobile phone is charged and plan your journey, including an alternative route
- Have sufficient fuel, warm clothing, food and water in case you’re delayed
- Do not ignore road closure signs – they are for your safety
- Congestion caused by vehicles may restrict emergency services and recovery vehicles from providing essential assistance
- Listen to media broadcasts, including radio, for updates Traffic Scotland radio player | Traffic Scotland or visit Traffic Scotland | Trunk road traffic updates & route planner
- Follow your local authority for the latest updates in your area via Facebook, Twitter/X or their website
Further details about the weather warning and information on flood alerts are available on the Met Office and Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) websites.
Visit Ready Scotland for information on how to prepare for rain and flooding. Information about public transport is available via Traveline.
