With 1,100 tonnes of gritting salt in stock, the council is well-prepared to keep the borough moving from November through March 2025, as outlined in its Winter Maintenance Plan…reports Asian Lite News
Enfield Council is gearing up to tackle the challenges of the cold months ahead, with gritting vehicles fully loaded with salt and ready for action at the Morson Road depot. These large, bright yellow trucks are primed to spread grit across the borough’s roads, footways, and public highways, ensuring safe travel during the winter season.
With 1,100 tonnes of gritting salt in stock, the council is well-prepared to keep the borough moving from November through March 2025, as outlined in its Winter Maintenance Plan.
The gritting fleet is equipped with cutting-edge routing and salt-spreading software, supported by satellite navigation. This technology allows operatives to plan and execute gritting routes with precision, recording where, when, and how much grit is used to ensure efficiency and prevent wastage.
In extreme conditions, the gritting vehicles can also be fitted with snow ploughs, enabling them to clear snow from roads and keep vital routes accessible.
The Council’s investment in advanced technology ensures optimal coverage of 129 miles of road network every time the fleet heads out. These priority areas include:
• Principal roads and main commuter routes
• All bus routes
• Access routes to emergency services
• Main industrial areas
Cabinet Member for Transport and Waste, Cllr Rick Jewell, recently visited the Morson Road depot to review Enfield’s robust winter readiness plan.
Cllr Jewell stated: “Every year, we prepare months in advance for the cold weather to ensure our operatives and fleet of gritters are ready to go out into the borough at the right times, while continually consulting with Met Office weather forecasts.
“Every time one of our fleet of gritters leaves the depot, it spreads grit on approximately 129 miles of the borough’s network to help keep residents, drivers, and pedestrians safe.”
The Council is maintaining a vigilant eye on weather patterns, monitoring forecasts 24 hours a day to ensure rapid responses to sudden changes.
Enfield’s proactive approach ensures that: Roads remain navigable during icy or snowy conditions; Gritting operations target the most critical areas, including emergency service facilities and industrial zones and Resources are used efficiently to minimize waste and maximize safety.
As winter sets in, Enfield Council’s comprehensive preparations and state-of-the-art gritting fleet stand ready to ensure the borough stays safe and connected, whatever the weather brings.
