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WEATHER WARNING OF SNOW AND ICE EXTENDED FOR DERRY

written by John January 16, 2018
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A WEATHER warning for snow and ice across Derry has been extended.

The Met Office has revealed that the warning will now continue until Thursday afternoon.

The warning has been in place since 3 pm on Monday afternoon with the Met Office warning of heavy snow, ice and wind over the next few days.

The Department for Infrastructure said that around 300 staff and 130 gritters will be deployed to salt main roads.

A team of gritter lorries were out overnight trying to keep the Glenshane Pass open to traffic.

There are also twelve specialist snow blowers to be deployed if required.

John Irvine, Head of Network Services, Department for Infrastructure, said: “Every year our winter service operation remains in place from November to April to ensure 7,000 kilometres of the road network on the salting schedule remains open.

“With a warning for snow and ice currently in place and some disruption on our roads likely, the Department’s winter service team will be working today and through the night if necessary.

“So far this year 43,000 tonnes of salt has been spread on our roads and a further 77,000 tonnes is stockpiled and ready for use. Five thousand salt bins and 50,000 grit piles provided on a self-help basis on routes not included on the salting schedule have also been replenished.”

The Department is advising the public to consider their travel arrangements over the next few days and be aware of weather updates.

Motorists should exercise caution and drive with due care and attention in the more challenging conditions that snow and ice can bring.

John Irvine continued: “Despite our best efforts it is important to remember that we cannot guarantee ice free roads even after salting, as showers can wash salt off the road and ice may form.

“We all need to be mindful of the changing conditions and adjust the way we drive, ride or cycle to ensure it is appropriate for the conditions.

“The best advice is in the Highway Code, take extra care even if roads have been salted, be prepared for road conditions changing over short distances and take care when overtaking gritters.”

WEATHER WARNING OF SNOW AND ICE EXTENDED FOR DERRY was last modified: January 16th, 2018 by John

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