County braced for another bout of snow
Friday, 18th January 2013.
Another bout of heavy snow predicted to hit the UK over the weekend will start to affect areas of Suffolk today.
Motorists are being advised to leave additional time for journeys and take extra care on the roads if they have to travel during these conditions.
Out-of-town performers in the Centre Stage Company pantomime Beauty and the Beast have been making arrangements to stay over in Haverhill and make sure that the show can go on this weekend whatever the weather.
The county’s gritting teams and community volunteers have been busily preparing for freezing temperatures.
Forty-three gritters are being sent out today and over the weekend to tackle around 3,300km of Suffolk's roads and ensure that a layer of salt is on the county's roads ahead of any snow falling.
Cllr Guy McGregor, Suffolk County Council’s cabinet member for roads, transport and planning said; “It is absolutely vital for those travelling on Friday and over the weekend to plan ahead and leave extra time for any journeys they have to make.
"With the heaviest snow expected to start falling during rush hour today, it can make it difficult for our gritters to move around and deal with the falling snow easily.
"Motorists should do all they can to regularly check the weather forecast, drive to the conditions and stay safe on the county's roads over the next few days.
“Our teams will be doing all they can to keep traffic moving and ensure public safety. However, it is equally as important for people to use local grit bins to make travelling easier and safer in their local area where they can.”
Gritting teams have worked hard all week to ensure grit heaps and bins are topped up and ready for communities to use during freezing temperatures.
The county council is also advising residents to check on elderly or vulnerable neighbours during the icy weather whenever they can.
Abandoned vehicles make it very difficult for gritting lorries to access their routes, so it is important for anyone considering travelling to think carefully and assess the weather conditions before leaving the house.
Motorists are being advised to leave additional time for journeys and take extra care on the roads if they have to travel during these conditions.
Out-of-town performers in the Centre Stage Company pantomime Beauty and the Beast have been making arrangements to stay over in Haverhill and make sure that the show can go on this weekend whatever the weather.
The county’s gritting teams and community volunteers have been busily preparing for freezing temperatures.
Forty-three gritters are being sent out today and over the weekend to tackle around 3,300km of Suffolk's roads and ensure that a layer of salt is on the county's roads ahead of any snow falling.
Cllr Guy McGregor, Suffolk County Council’s cabinet member for roads, transport and planning said; “It is absolutely vital for those travelling on Friday and over the weekend to plan ahead and leave extra time for any journeys they have to make.
"With the heaviest snow expected to start falling during rush hour today, it can make it difficult for our gritters to move around and deal with the falling snow easily.
"Motorists should do all they can to regularly check the weather forecast, drive to the conditions and stay safe on the county's roads over the next few days.
“Our teams will be doing all they can to keep traffic moving and ensure public safety. However, it is equally as important for people to use local grit bins to make travelling easier and safer in their local area where they can.”
Gritting teams have worked hard all week to ensure grit heaps and bins are topped up and ready for communities to use during freezing temperatures.
The county council is also advising residents to check on elderly or vulnerable neighbours during the icy weather whenever they can.
Abandoned vehicles make it very difficult for gritting lorries to access their routes, so it is important for anyone considering travelling to think carefully and assess the weather conditions before leaving the house.
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