FOLLOWING a period of wintery weather and with conditions forecast to remain cold for the next few days, work to grit the primary road network across the Powys across the county continues.
Depending on detailed forecast and data from temperature sensors, the decisions are made to plough and grit the roads of Powys as necessary, with crews making up to three scheduled runs a day and remaining on a standby rota 24/7 to retreat as required. The fleet of gritters cover over 1,400km each time they grit the county’s primary routes.
In between gritting roads, our crews are busy treating footways within town centres, outside schools, care homes, medical centres, etc. We are also focusing on restocking our reserves of grit and replenishing salt bins across the county as quickly as possible.
Cllr Jackie Charlton, Cabinet Member for a Greener Powys, explained: “Our highways crews are working around the clock in all conditions to treat and clear the county’s main roads as well as gritting paths in our town centres and outside vital amenities like schools and medical facilities.
“As well as our fleet of gritters treating the main routes, there are nearly 3,300 salt bins located across the county to help communities treat local roads and pavements.
“These bins are placed where gritters can’t reach – steep hills, narrow access, rural spots, shared spaces, etc. You can check the salt bin locations and request any refills online.
“Whilst weather conditions remain cold, please take care when outside and allow extra time for journeys and take note of any advice given by the Met Office, police or the council.”
Please note that members of the public cannot collect salt directly from depots. You can find your nearest salt bin, and let the council know if it needs refilling on the council’s Salt Bins Locations page
Find out more out more about how the roads are treated by on the council’s Winter gritting page.
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