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flag Worcestershire County Council began winter gritting on Oct. 15, using 35 gritters and real-time data to prevent icy roads.

flag Worcestershire County Council has begun its winter gritting season on October 15, deploying 35 gritters and 52 drivers to maintain road safety across half the county’s network. flag Using pre-wetted salt and real-time technology, vehicles adjust spreading rates and patterns based on road conditions, temperature, moisture, and frost risk. flag Decisions are triggered when road temps drop below 1°C, using data from sensors, cameras, and weather forecasts. flag The council has 17,000 tonnes of salt stored at six depots and will restock throughout the season, which ends April 15. flag While December to February is the peak period, crews remain ready for unexpected cold snaps.

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