Middlesbrough Council’s gritting fleet is ready for action as the first cold snap of the season arrives.
Last winter, crews used around 4,800 tonnes of road salt across 71 planned gritting operations. This season, 4,000 tonnes are again stored at the Cargo Fleet barn, with further stocks available from Boulby if needed.
The fleet currently stands at six vehicles. Five cover the priority routes, while one is kept on standby to cover breakdowns and maintenance or to provide extra capacity in severe weather. Two new vehicles with gritting capability are due to be delivered this season.
Salt bins will once again be deployed to keep minor routes clear, and extra resources will be available if required to keep town centre roads and pavements passable.
Peter Gavigan, Middlesbrough Council’s Executive member for Environment, said: ‘Year in, year out our fantastic gritting crews keep our vital road network clear and safe over the winter period.
‘Temperatures are expected to drop over the coming week, so they’ll be on standby around the clock to ensure we’re ready for whatever the weather can throw at us.’
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