Exact time gritters will take to Worcestershire roads tonight

GRITTERS are set to take to the roads across Worcestershire tonight as temperatures are expected to fall.

Worcestershire County Council said its teams will carry out precautionary gritting on the county’s primary routes from 6.30pm.

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Gritter drivers remain on standby throughout the winter to help keep key roads moving during periods of colder weather.

The council monitors road temperatures and weather conditions from the middle of October until spring, sending out its fleet when conditions require treatment.

A spokesperson for Worcestershire County Council said: “Winter gritting is underway.

“Please take extra care if you’re travelling tonight and allow additional time for your journey.”