Snow Clearance and Winter Maintenance

The service is responsible for precautionary gritting and snow clearance on all of the county's roads with the exception of trunk roads. The decision on whether to salt the roads is based on regularly updated weather forecasts and information from six special weather stations located across the county. The quantity of salt being spread is carefully controlled to be effective without causing unnecessary damage to verges, trees and watercourses. Roadside grit heaps and bins are provided where requested by Parish Councils to provide cover on minor roads which might not otherwise be treated.

A leaflet has been produced detailing the Winter Gritting routes - this can be downloaded in PDF format by clicking on the first two links at the bottom of the page. The major towns have also been made available in individual, more detailed files, which are also available at the bottom of the page.

As Herefordshire Council is committed to improving its service, if you have any comments or suggestions on the Winter Maintenance Service, please e-mail streets@herefordshire.gov.uk or ring 01432 261800 or write to Herefordshire Council, Unit 3, Thorn Business Park, Rotherwas Industrial Estate, Hereford, HR2 6JT.