Middlesbrough Council Media Release
Middlesbrough’s gritting fleet is on standby as the first forecast cold snap of the season approaches.
Middlesbrough Council’s transport, environment and Streetscene teams have already been in action, with regular weather updates from DTN/Meteo Group.
Last year the teams used around 4,500 tonnes of road salt during 68 planned gritting operations
For the forthcoming winter season 4,000 tonnes are once again available in the barn at Cargo Fleet and, as in previous years, further stocks will be available from Boulby if required.
The gritter fleet remains at seven, with five vehicles for the Priority Routes and two spares on standby to cover breakdowns and maintenance or to provide additional cover in severe conditions.
An additional multi-purpose gritting vehicle has been delivered to replace one of the older purpose-built gritting vehicles.
This vehicle is fitted with a removable hopper and tarmac hotbox and can be utilised for responsive maintenance works at the end of the winter season.
Salt bins will once again be deployed to ensure minor routes are kept clear, while extra resources will also be made available to ensure town centre roads and pavements remain safe and passable.
Middlesbrough boasts one of the fastest gritting times in the country, with the team able to cover roads on the borough’s five gritting routes – a total distance of 180 miles - in just two hours.
Councillor Barrie Cooper, Middlesbrough Council’s Executive member for Environment, said: “The last few winters have been enormously challenging for everyone, but as we return to normality it’s just as important as ever that our roads are clear and safe.
“As ever our first class crews are on standby around the clock to ensure we’re ready for whatever the coming months have in store for us.
“Thanks to a huge amount of hard work and planning, all our major routes will be kept open, and the town centre will be ready for the winter season.”
Middlesbrough’s gritting fleet is on standby as the first forecast cold snap of the season approaches.
Middlesbrough Council’s transport, environment and Streetscene teams have already been in action, with regular weather updates from DTN/Meteo Group.
Last year the teams used around 4,500 tonnes of road salt during 68 planned gritting operations
For the forthcoming winter season 4,000 tonnes are once again available in the barn at Cargo Fleet and, as in previous years, further stocks will be available from Boulby if required.
The gritter fleet remains at seven, with five vehicles for the Priority Routes and two spares on standby to cover breakdowns and maintenance or to provide additional cover in severe conditions.
An additional multi-purpose gritting vehicle has been delivered to replace one of the older purpose-built gritting vehicles.
This vehicle is fitted with a removable hopper and tarmac hotbox and can be utilised for responsive maintenance works at the end of the winter season.
Salt bins will once again be deployed to ensure minor routes are kept clear, while extra resources will also be made available to ensure town centre roads and pavements remain safe and passable.
Middlesbrough boasts one of the fastest gritting times in the country, with the team able to cover roads on the borough’s five gritting routes – a total distance of 180 miles - in just two hours.
Councillor Barrie Cooper, Middlesbrough Council’s Executive member for Environment, said: “The last few winters have been enormously challenging for everyone, but as we return to normality it’s just as important as ever that our roads are clear and safe.
“As ever our first class crews are on standby around the clock to ensure we’re ready for whatever the coming months have in store for us.
“Thanks to a huge amount of hard work and planning, all our major routes will be kept open, and the town centre will be ready for the winter season.”
- The popular winter weather feature can be accessed via the home page of the Middlesbrough Council website throughout the winter months, with regular updates on grit stocks, weather forecasts and road conditions.