Oxfordshire grits roads overnight Dec. 26, 2025, as temps drop to 2°C, urging drivers to stay cautious.

Oxfordshire is deploying gritters overnight on December 26, 2025, to combat icy conditions as temperatures drop to 2°C. The county’s highways team, Oxon Travel, began treating roads at 6pm, focusing on about 42% of the network, including all A and B roads and select C roads, using a fleet of 30 vehicles. Major motorways remain under National Highways’ control. Drivers are urged to exercise caution, allow extra travel time, and ensure their vehicles are road-ready. Gritting operations are part of a seasonal effort running from November to March.