Scotland’s Transport Secretary has thanked trunk road maintenance workers for their efforts to keep Scotland moving so far this winter, and is urging travelers to continue to plan ahead during periods of challenging weather.

Scotland has already faced several storms this winter season, as well as prolonged periods of disruptive snow, ice, rain and high winds. More than 240 gritters have carried out thousands of treatments across the 2179 miles of trunk road in Scotland since the start of winter.

Transport Secretary, Fiona Hyslop, thanked road maintenance workers for their efforts and called for drivers to be prepared.

“Drivers should make sure their vehicle is winter ready and follow any Police Scotland travel advice that may be in place,” she said.