New gritters named and rolled out for winter season
11 new gritting lorries will help keep traffic moving this winter on the strategic road network in South Wales. They will make up a total of 40 upgraded gritters with a further 19 to come next year.
Traffic Wales said: “We’ve given the gritters weather-related and Welsh themed names out of the fantastic suggestions from the public.”
- Alun Wyn-ter Jones
- The Eiradicator
- Geraint Thoma-ice
- The Grit Redeemer
- Huwie Halen
- Ian Slush
- Gritter Ap GritFace
- National Ice-steddfod
- Rob Brrrr-ydon
- Huw Sledge-wards
- I’M4Gritting
These gritters are said to improve safety for drivers and workers due to the vehicles’ improved technology, set up and enhanced visibility. The latest vehicles contain innovative technology which includes:
• GPS tracking
• Auto spreading capability
• Capability to apply multiple de-icing materials
Last year, on average, 83 days out of the 212-day winter season were spent gritting the Trunk Roads and Motorway along the South Wales network. Over 20,000 tonnes of salt is stored at depots to help keep traffic in South Wales moving this winter.
“Even when roads have been gritted it’s important that drivers still take care and drive to the conditions to stay safe,” sayTraffic Wales.
When severe weather is forecast drivers should follow this general advice from Traffic Wales:
• in snow and ice, drivers should stick to the main roads where they can and only travel if necessary – drivers are also encouraged to make sure they have a snow kit in their vehicle, including an ice scraper and de-icer, warm clothes and blankets and sunglasses to cope with the low winter sun.
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