New gritters to take to the roads this winter

Image caption, The average cost of each gritting run is about 拢49,000
At a glance
  • New gritters will be used for the first time this winter to help keep Norfolk's roads safe
  • The gritters are part of the 58-vehicle fleet that treat 2,200 miles (3,540km) of roads in the county
  • People who choose to travel during cold weather can seek advice and information with the hashtag #NorfolkWinter on social media
  • Author, Zoe Dennis
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, Norfolk

A total of 27 new gritters will be used for the first time this winter on Norfolk's roads.

Norfolk County Council has invested 拢3.2m in the vehicles, taking its fleet to 58.

Its will treat all 2,200 miles of A and B roads and some C-class.

Graham Plant, cabinet member for highways, infrastructure and transport, said: "Crews are ready to go and our experienced highway team is keeping a close eye on weather sensors and specialist forecasts that help inform where and when gritting will be taking place."

The A11 and A47 roads are gritted separately by National Highways.

There are 49 gritting routes and the machines will also treat pedestrian areas and main pavements in the centre of Norwich, Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn.

More than 2,000 grit bins are available around the county for people to use on roads, pavements and cycle paths.

The council will provide information and advice on social media with the hashtag #NorfolkWinter.

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