FORGET winter is coming, it’s already here and with it, colder temperatures.
Wokingham Borough Council says its gritting lorries are primed and ready to go to help keep the road clear of ice.
It has published its winter service plan, setting out how its contractor, VolkerHighways, will work when weather conditions are really poor or when temperatures are close to or below freezing.
Five gritting vehicles will be on standby from November through to March, with 1,500 tonnes of salt at its Toutley depot.
The council said that daily reports of its roads – around 252km worth in total – ensure it can treat the right paths at the right times.
Additional gritting of secondary routes will take place if a prolonged period of hazardous weather is expected.
And the council said that if snow does fall, the most used roads will be cleared first.
Cllr Pauline Jorgensen, executive member for highways and transport, said: “The team is prepared for any weather condition in the months ahead and we will work alongside our contractor to monitor these every day and ensure roads receive the right preparation and gritting each night if required.”
Alistair Thompson, managing director of VolkerHighways, said: “Keeping the local community safe through the winter months is a top priority for us and so, the gritters and our team are well prepared for when the harsher conditions arrive”.
For more information on snow, ice and safe winter driving residents can visit the council’s website.
