Are the measures in place to allow travel on UK roads this winter?

Following three severe winters, local highway authorities are assuming the worst for journeys on road and by foot this winter service season. Lee Baker finds out how they are preparing – and it’s not just about ordering more salt

Councils are better placed to cope with a severe winter this year

Councils are better placed to cope with a severe winter this year

The severe weather of the last three winters prevented many people from making regular journeys to work, school and to local services and facilities. Local highway authorities and the Government have been working to ensure that travel is less inhibited during periods of snow and ice this winter, and that there is better information so people can decide not to travel.

The Department for Transport, in response to David  Quarmby’s recommendations on improving the resilience of the...

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