Surrey’s gritters gear up for winter

This week we're getting our first taste of winter with a cold snap across the UK.

Surrey’s team of gritter drivers are now available 24/7 to help keep residents moving on the roads.

The county has 39 vehicles in total with 10 thousand tonnes of salt stored at local depots.

Winter arrangements typically begin in October and run until the end of March although this period can be extended depending on weather conditions.

Matt Furniss, Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth said, “We’re committed to keeping drivers safe here in Surrey and investing in our roads.

“When temperatures plummet, our highways teams across the county will be ready to work around the clock to keep traffic moving on our primary routes using our new, efficient gritters.

“Keeping our roads safe this winter is part of a series of highways improvements we’ll be making across our busy network.”

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