Our Council is responsible for maintaining all public roads and car parks in the region. Adopted roads and car parks are inspected on a regular basis with any defects are recorded and repairs can be scheduled.

Trunk Roads, including the M74 motorway, are the responsibility of Transport Scotland. The M74 motorway is managed and maintained by Autolink. The A7 is managed and maintained by Bear Scotland, and the other trunk roads by Amey Infrastructure Services.

• RoadWatch
  RoadWatch is a system developed by Dumfries and Galloway Council to report on road incidents during times of emergencies and to share this information with partners and the general public.
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• Planned Road Closures
  A traffic regulation order is required by any person or organisation who plans to carry out works within the public road boundary, which requires the closure of any public road. Road closure requests can be submitted using an online form.
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• Winter Service
  The Council has a duty to prevent snow and ice endangering the safe passage of pedestrians and vehicles over public roads. Our Winter Service keeps the Council's road, cycle and pedestrian network clear for users during adverse winter conditions.
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• Adopted Roads
  New roads constructed in accordance with the Council's guidelines are normally adopted under the terms of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. There is a also a statutory obligation under this Act for local roads authorities to provide a list of publicly adopted roads for inspection by the public.
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• Parking
  The enforcement of parking regulations for residential parking, yellow lines, disc/resident zones and disabled bays is split between the Council and the Police. Illegally parked vehicles may be issued with a fixed penalty notice.
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• Road Safety
  Information on road safety, including advice on abnormal loads, timber transport, marches/parades and road occupation permits.
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• Cycle Lanes and Routes
  With over 450 miles (724 km) of signposted routes across the region, from the KM Trail to the National Cycle Network, cyclists are spoilt for choice.
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