Suspension of all non-essential roadworks

COSLA, SOLACE and SCOTS welcome the action taken by councils across Scotland to restrict their road maintenance operations to those that they consider to be safety critical during the current Covid-19 emergency. We also endorse guidance published by the Scottish Government on 6 April on construction sites and associated works to help inform local assessments: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-construction-sector-guidance/pages/overview/

SCOTS (Society of Chief Officers of Transportation in Scotland)

Transportation is the lifeblood of a vibrant economy and an inclusive society. As a strategic body representing Scotland's 32 local authorities and seven Regional Transport Partnerships, SCOTS has a pivotal role to play in the design, delivery and maintenance of the nation's various transport systems.

It does that through:

• Promoting excellence and innovation
• Influencing transportation policy
• Identifying ways to move people and goods more sustainably
• Enhancing and protecting the built and natural environments
• Looking after the nation's transport assets
• Improving safety through innovation and design
• Developing professionals through training, research and best practice.

Find out more about SCOTS