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Gritting

Derbyshire County Council (DCC) are responsible for gritting the highways within Bolsover District.

The aim of gritting is to make the county's roads as safe as possible for the road users and to reduce delays caused by bad weather to a minimum. During the winter period DCC provide 24 hour cover to respond to weather conditions using a fleet of specialist salting lorries.snow plough

Gritting involves spreading rock salt on the roads to prevent ice forming and, during heavy snowfalls, snow ploughs may be used to remove snow.

During adverse weather conditions we have a PDF icon Winter Maintenance Policy that outlines what areas and priorities we are responsible for and will deal with.

When are roads gritted?

DCC receive regular and detailed weather forecasts predicting conditions on Derbyshire's roads and will normally send out the gritting teams whenever ice formation is forecast.

Gritting teams are on stand-by to respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the winter.

How do I find out which roads get gritted in Derbyshire?

You can use the online road search to find out which roads in Derbyshire are gritted. These searches let you view a gritting route map for a specific road name or road number and a specific area within Derbyshire.

Grit bins

Grit bins and salt heaps are provided at various points, usually in villages or on untreated roads, so you can help keep roads and pavements in your area free from ice.

For more information about the gritting of roads and pavements, or upkeep of a grit bin, there are a number of ways you can contact DCC:

If you have your enquiry number, issued by the online fault reporting system, you can track progress on their online tracking form.

Winter driving tips:

  • Only travel if your journey is necessary - could you use public transport instead?
  • Check Teletext or listen to local radio for the latest weather and travel information.
  • In icy conditions slow down, steer gently and avoid harsh braking.
  • Use dipped headlights if driving during snowfalls.
  • Ensure your windscreen is free of frost and ice.
  • Check your lights are clean and in working order and your windscreen washer is full.
  • Get a garage to check your car battery is in a good condition.
  • If going on a long journey take a shovel, torch, wellington boots, warm clothing, food and a hot drink.
  • If you break down, stay with your vehicle until help arrives.
  • If you have to leave the vehicle make yourself visible to other road users.

For general traffic and weather conditions information tune into your local radio station on the following frequencies:

  • BBC Radio Derby FM 95.3, 96.0, 104.5; MW 1116
  • BBC Radio Nottingham FM 95.5, 103.8, MW 1584
  • BBC Radio Sheffield FM 88.6, 94.7, 104.1; MW 1035
  • BBC GM FM 95.1, 104.6
  • Peak 107 FM 102.0, 107.4
  • Hallam FM 97.4, 102.9
  • Ram FM 102.8
  • Century 106 FM 106.0
  • Smooth Radio 106.6 FM 101.4, 106.6
  • Mansfield FM 103.2
  • Key 103 FM 103.0
  • Trax FM 107.9

Last Updated on Thursday, 08 December 2011 11:52

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