Durham County Council’s interactive map tracks gritted roads, updating twice daily for residents in Durham
Durham County Council Gritting Map Updates
A map from Durham County Council helps residents see which roads are scheduled for treatment and which have already been gritted. It updates twice daily at 2 AM and 2 PM. The council’s ‘priority one’ routes are shown in purple and turn green once the road has been treated.
The map is for public information only and does not guarantee road conditions. Gritting routes are prioritised. Main A-roads, most B-roads, and other busy routes are included in the Priority One network.
The council salts over 1,060 miles of priority one routes across County Durham during winter. This network focuses on main A-roads, most B-roads, key bus routes, and other high-traffic areas.
When conditions worsen, the council treats additional minor roads as resources allow. Decisions on when and where to grit depend on road surface temperatures and other weather-related factors. Gritting is not based solely on the presence of ice.
Rain, snow, and changing conditions can reduce the effectiveness of salt. There may be delays in updates due to connectivity issues. The map also shows gritter start times and forecast periods, though teams may adjust these based on on-the-ground conditions.
Durham County Council has stated that roads marked as gritted are not guaranteed to be free from hazards. The interactive map is available on the council’s official website.
Summary of Gritting Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Update Frequency | Twice daily at 2 AM and 2 PM |
| Priority One Routes | Main A-roads, most B-roads, busy routes |
| Miles Treated | Over 1,060 miles |
| Additional Treatments | Minor roads as resources allow |
| Map Availability | On the council’s official website |
