Flintshire County Council has rolled out four new gritters to help power its winter maintenance operations.
In a statement on Monday, the local authority said it has procured the replacement vehicles ahead of the colder months, during which its gritters treat roughly 560 kilometres of road as part of their priority routes.
This makes up around 45% of the county’s highway network and consists of key routes that give communities access to essential services.
The new additions will be part of the council’s 12-gritter fleet, and like its existing vehicles, can be fitted with snow ploughs when supported by local agricultural contractors on designated snow-clearing routes.
Following the treatment of the priority network, the fleet will also cover town centres, shopping areas, and pavements surrounding hospitals, schools, and bus stations.
Further support during the colder weather is being provided through the delivery of roughly 500 grit bins and salt heaps across the county.
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Cllr Ted Palmer, Cabinet Member for Highways, Assets and Public Protection, said: ‘Our winter maintenance teams play a vital role in helping all of us travel safely around Flintshire during the colder months, often working unsociable hours and in challenging conditions.
‘These replacement gritters demonstrate our continued commitment to keeping Flintshire moving during wintry weather. While it is not possible to grit every road and pavement, our teams work tirelessly to prioritise the busiest routes and key locations, ensuring communities remain connected and essential journeys can continue as safely as possible.’
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