Roads

From November to March we will grit certain roads and footpaths when weather forecasts predict icy conditions. Download the leaflet 'Keeping the city moving in the winter months' for a map showing the roads that will be salted.

Salting takes up to two hours and is normally completed by the start of the working day but delays can occur due to traffic conditions. If rain is forecast salting has to be delayed to stop the salt being washed away.

We aim to allow vehicles to move safely on the roads however snow and ice clearance work is limited by the resources available.

Snow

If it snows further salting and ploughing is carried out where needed. Priority is given to the inner and outer ring roads and the roads connecting them.

Footpaths

We also treat priority footpaths, depending on how bad the weather is. This includes areas of the city centre. Other well used footpaths will be cleared and treated when resources are available. However, most footpaths are unlikely to be treated and pedestrians should take extra care in icy conditions.

We provide salt bins at various locations for you to use on footpaths. We inspect and fill the bins throughout the winter. Use our online map to see where salt bins are.

City walls

The walls will be closed if the ice and frozen snow make them too slippery to walk on safely.

Cycle routes

Off road council cycle routes are treated with grit sand in the early stages of winter and then monitored to see if further treatment is necessary.

Car parks

Car parks are not routinely salted. Entrances and exits are cleared following heavy snow when resources are available.

During icy weather

• drive to the road and weather conditions
• allow extra time for journeys
• allow a greater stopping distance from the vehicle in front
• be patient with cautious motorist