Scotland's winter roads plan gets under way with 80,000 tons of stored salt
Two tough winters has taught Scotland a lesson in preparation. Transport Scotland, along with the country's 32 local authorities, is ensuring Scotland's 2,000 miles of roads could be treated with salt in the event of snow and ice. Salt stocks already contain 80,000 tonnes of salt, which equates to 75% of last year's salt usage. "Keeping Scotland moving is vital to the Scottish economy and we have built on the experience of the last two harsh winters," says one transportation official.