‘More roads than ever to be gritted’ if cold snap occurs

More roads that ever before will be gritted in Co Cork if there is a repeat of the severe cold snap of Dec 2010 — and maps detailing the routes covered have just been posted online by the county council.

The council will also prioritise areas where there may be a threat to the economy and jobs.

Tom Stritch, the council’s director of roads services, said the NRA has contracted the salting of all motorways and most dual carriageways to Egis Lagan. As a result, the council will be able to free up more resources to tackle other smaller roads.