Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council currently have 11 crews out on the roads since 7.00a.m this morning and are continuing to liase with Dublin Bus and An Garda Siochana in order to tackle problem areas across the County.
Whilst gritting supplies are currently low, the Council are continuing to grit over 250 kms of roadway out of a total road network of approximately 700 kms.
Areas being gritted include national roads such as the N11, M11 and N31, regional and other main roads, and all major bus routes. Housing estates are not on the gritting schedule and concerned residents are advised to treat their own driveways and footpaths with salt.*
The gritting of the M50 roadway and ramps is the responsibility of the M50 PPP Concession.
The Council has received a new delivery of grit supplies this morning and is expecting a further delivery later in the week. Approximately 60-70 tonnes of grit are used per gritting session.
The Council will continue to provide regular updates on their website www.dlrcoco.ie and are following AA Roadwatch in advising drivers to be cautious in these extreme weather conditions.
Extreme care should be taken on all local and residential roads. On their website, AA Roadwatch has advised people to drive with care, use dipped headlights and keep additional braking distance from the vehicles in front.
Further updates on specific road conditions and safe driving are available on www.aaroadwatch.ie and www.nra.ie
*For residents concerned about compacted snow and ice on their driveways and footpaths, scattering salt on the affected areas or using a shovel to break up the larger chunks can be most effective. We would also urge people to assist neighbours who may not be in a position to treat their own areas.