Norfolk County prepares for heavy snow with new £5 million gritting fleet set to treat roads.

Norfolk County Council is preparing for heavy snow expected overnight, with gritting lorries scheduled to treat roads at 3 PM on January 4 and again at 12:30 AM on January 5. The council has invested nearly £5 million in 45 new gritting vehicles and technology for its 58-vehicle fleet, aiming to salt about 2,200 miles of roads with minimal manual intervention. The snow warning could lead to delays and stranded vehicles.

January 04, 2025
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