Dorset Council Gritting Crews Deployed as Freezing Temperatures Hit

Dorset Council Gritting Crews Deployed as Freezing Temperatures Hit

Dorset Council has confirmed that gritting crews will be deployed across the county tonight as freezing road surface temperatures are forecast to continue into the weekend.

From 8pm, teams will begin salting all 23 of Dorset’s main gritting routes, with further runs planned if conditions deteriorate. The council says its highways teams are continuously monitoring weather forecasts and road conditions, allowing additional gritting to be carried out when necessary.

Residents and motorists are being urged to check local weather forecasts before travelling and to take extra care on the roads, particularly during the early morning and late evening when ice is most likely to form.

A live gritting routes map is available online, showing where and when salting is taking place. Decisions on gritting are made daily and are based on localised forecasts for each individual route, with updates provided every 15 minutes.

Dorset Council has also reminded drivers that it is not responsible for gritting trunk roads, including the A31 and the A35 west of Bere Regis. These roads fall under the responsibility of National Highways.

Drivers can view the latest gritting activity and sign up for alerts via @TravelDorset, ensuring they are notified when gritting is scheduled.

More information and the live gritting map can be found at:

https://orlo.uk/376ye