Snow still affecting roads in Moray and Aberdeenshire

By Chris Saunderson

Published: 13:10, 14 February 2021

| Updated: 13:11, 14 February 2021

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ADVERSE weather conditions are still affecting a number of roads across Moray and the north of Scotland.

The only road to Buckie from Fochabers direction is via Speybay/Portgordon in which there are still big snow drifts being cleared...A98 is closed from Fochabers Woods due to snow drifts...Picture: Becky Saunderson..

Inspector Allen Shaw, of North East Police Division said: “We are strongly advising motorists avoid travelling today due to adverse weather conditions. The following main roads in the Aberdeenshire and Moray areas are closed:

A947 – Turriff to Aberdeen
A947 Oldmeldrum to Newmachar
B9170 Inverurie to Oldmeldrum
A98 at Fochabers – Fraserburgh
A939 - Nairn to Tomintoul/Dava Way

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Police are advising drivers not to travel unless their journey is essential. Picture: Becky Saunderson

Local farmers are helping to clear some of the back roads in Moray. Picture: Becky Saunderson

A98 is closed from Fochabers Woods due to snow drifts. Picture: Becky Saunderson

“There are a number of other roads closed in the area so we ask everyone to please consider if your journey is absolutely essential and whether you can delay it until the weather improves. If you deem your journey really is essential, plan ahead and make sure you and your vehicle are suitably prepared for the adverse conditions.

“We urge motorists to adhere to road closure signs as they are in place for a reason. Please use alternative routes to avoid getting your vehicle stuck or in difficulty.”

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