Gritting and snow clearing
Priority gritting routes
We prioritise:
- major roads
- bus routes
- steep banks
- priority pavements in shopping areas, around schools, and on steps and footbridges
Pre-gritting takes place on priority routes as and when the temperature drops.
Gritting the Borough's 311km of priority routes takes around 2.5 hours to complete.
Map of priority gritting routes
Grit bins
The grit stored in grit bins can be used by the public to melt ice and snow on public roads and pavements.
It cannot be used on private roads, driveways and garden paths.
Bins are stocked at the start of the winter and are refilled as needed.