New £1.5 million salt barn unveiled to help keep roads safe throughout the winter
The new barn stores more than 2,200 tones of salt.
Last updated 27th Nov 2017
The barn introduced in Knutsford is around 40 metres wide and 8 metres high, which is equivalent to a row of 8 terraced houses.
More than 41,000 tonnes of salt is currently being stored at 19 depots across the North West, and supplies will be topped up throughout the winter. A total of 73 gritters and dozens of gritter drivers are also on standby in the region to start spreading salt when temperatures are forecast to dip below freezing.