Check gritting routes

Check which roads we grit during cold weather.

Roads can still be icy, even when they have been treated. Take extra care when travelling.

We grit priority roads, including:

• all A roads
• all B roads
• some C roads
• other key routes

We decide when to grit based on the following:

• weather forecasts
• road surface temperature and dampness
• air temperature and humidity

We usually grit before ice forms or after snow has settled. During heavy snowfall we focus on major routes and fewer roads will be gritted.

Once conditions improve, we return to normal gritting routes.

Roads may still be icy because:

• temperatures can drop quickly after rain
• rain or wind can wash salt off the road
• salt is less effective in temperatures below -8°C

We may also grit cycleways and footpaths in:

• main shopping areas
• key pedestrian routes
• important cycle routes

If your road is not included in gritting routes, you can request a salt bin.

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Watch this video explaining how we prepare for winter, how and when we decide to grit and which routes are treated.