Winter gritting routes

Our road gritting service

Pre-salting (gritting) is the laying of rock salt before frosty conditions. It stops ice forming on the road surface. Our road network is split into priority 1 and priority 2 routes.

• Priority 1 routes: These routes typically include all of the A roads and the majority of the B roads, most bus routes and other busy areas. 
• Priority 2 routes: In times of prolonged severe weather we will also treat some minor and C roads, as resources become available.

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The A1, A19 and A66 roads are managed by Highways England. 

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Winter gritting video transcript (PDF, 119 KB)

Today's gritting plans

Find out about today's gritting plans - which roads we plan to grit and/or which roads we have gritted.

How are decisions made?

The decision to pre-salt (grit) the road network is based on forecasts for:

• winter weather
• road surface temperature
• dampness of the road surface
• air temperature and humidity

Snow clearance

Find information about road and footpath clearance during heavy snow.