Last year the teams used around 4,800 tonnes of road salt during 71 planned gritting operations.
For the forthcoming winter season 4,000 tonnes are once again available in the barn at Cargo Fleet and, as in previous years, further stocks will be available from Boulby if required.
The gritter fleet is currently at six, with five vehicles for the Priority Routes and one spare on standby to cover breakdowns and maintenance or to provide additional cover in severe conditions.
Salt bins will once again be deployed to ensure minor routes are kept clear, while extra resources will also be made available to ensure town centre roads and pavements remain safe and passable.
Councillor Peter Gavigan, Middlesbrough Council’s Executive member for Environment, said: “It’s all too easy to take them for granted, but year after year our brilliant gritting crews keep our vital road network clear and safe over the winter months.
“Temperatures are expected to drop over the weekend and into next week, so as ever the teams will be on standby around the clock to ensure we’re ready for whatever the weather can throw at us.”
• The popular winter weather feature can be accessed via the home page of the Middlesbrough Council website throughout the winter months, with regular updates on grit stocks, weather forecasts and road conditions.
For more information visit www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/winter or follow @MbroCouncil #mbrowinter on Twitter.
