By Gritters get ready to roll
North East Lincolnshire Council is gearing up for winter – with 600 tonnes of salt already delivered for this year’s gritting.
Around 2,000 tonnes of salt will be stored once the final deliveries have been made.
A spokesperson said: “With increased pressure on keeping services running and the importance of our key workers and emergency services during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it is extremely important that roads remain open and safe, to allow these services to run uninterrupted.”
Councillor Stewart Swinburn, portfolio holder for transport and the environment, said: “We must remember we are now entering the colder, darker months where we may experience extreme weather conditions and need to keep ourselves safe on the roads.
“Please remember to check on relatives and neighbours – especially those that are older or vulnerable, while maintaining a social distance.
“Only use your car if absolutely necessary and try to stick to main roads. While our gritting service covers many of North East Lincolnshire’s roads, they cannot cover every road, especially smaller residential streets, where access is limited.
“I’d also encourage people to check social media for advice and weather updates from the council and the Met Office.”
The council is asking residents to do their bit by checking their vehicles are safe and ready for winter. This will also reduce pressure on services which may be stretched due to the pandemic.
Now is a good time to top-up on screen wash and make sure you have the correct amount of tread and pressure in your tyres.
Top up anti-freeze and don’t forget to carry emergency supplies like food, drink, a blanket and torch.
For more information about local gritting routes and winter weather advice, visit www.nelincs.gov.uk/winter.
How to help the gritters keep North East Lincolnshire’s roads moving?
- Pull over in a safe location if a gritter is coming up behind you and allow them to pass
- Check the local and regional weather forecasts before travelling
- Park your car on your drive or pull up as close to the kerb as possible to allow the gritters to pass safely and with unrestricted access
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