More than 3,000 tonnes of salt was spread on Wiltshire’s roads, footways and car parks as Wiltshire Council’s highways team worked round the clock the keep the county moving during the weekend.
Since Friday some 3,070 tonnes of salt has been used to treat primary and secondary networks, community routes, car parks and town centres ensuring disruption was kept to a minimum during the wintry weather.
Community support has also been welcomed with 50 farmers assisting with snow ploughing and blowing and many town and parish councils activating their local snow plans which were developed with help and resources from Wiltshire Council.
Grit bins have been regularly refilled during the weekend. Residents are being advised to use 1 tablespoon of salt to 1 square metre of ground, reports the council.
Wiltshire Council’s twitter account @wiltshirewinter will be giving up-to-date information on the conditions and affected areas.
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