{"id":20426,"date":"2025-01-05T07:29:40","date_gmt":"2025-01-05T07:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/news\/liverpools-gritters-prepare-for-snowfall-and-ice-as-wintry-conditions-forecast\/"},"modified":"2025-01-05T07:29:40","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T07:29:40","slug":"liverpools-gritters-prepare-for-snowfall-and-ice-as-wintry-conditions-forecast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/news\/liverpools-gritters-prepare-for-snowfall-and-ice-as-wintry-conditions-forecast\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool’s gritters prepare for snowfall and ice as wintry conditions forecast"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The gritters are making two four-hour circuits of the city<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
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A city’s gritting teams have been making two four-hour circuits of its major roads to ensure no snow sticks or ice forms as wintry weather is forecast. <\/p>\n

Amber weather warnings for snow and ice across the north-west of England have been issued by the Met Office meaning “significant disruption” is expected from 21:00 GMT and the alert remains in force throughout Sunday. <\/p>\n

Liverpool’s gritting lorries are covering the city’s arterial roads and special quad bikes will spray a “liquid salt solution” on pedestrianised areas in the city.<\/p>\n

The council has warned people who live in side streets where no gritting will take place, to be particularly careful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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James McCoy says his team of 14 will be working until 22:00 GMT at least<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
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James McCoy, supervisor at the city council’s Newton Road salt depot, said: “We are getting the lads out on two runs with 20 g (0.7oz) before the snow arrives and that will prevent it from sticking and from icing.”<\/p>\n

“What happens on Sunday depends on what we hear from the weather updates,” he said.<\/p>\n

Labour Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, cabinet member for neighbourhoods and communities said: “It is really important we keep the city moving not just the roads but pavements where special quad bikes will spread a liquid salt solution.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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She thanked the gritting teams for their persistence, adding: “There’s a big, big area to cover when you think of the whole city – thanks to those guys this is really hard work while we are all warm inside our homes.”<\/p>\n

The councillor urged people to “please take very great care as there will be areas – such as side streets that won’t be gritted”.” <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins,says it is vital to keep the city moving<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n


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