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WINTER MAINTENANCE IS:
When you turn over in your warm bed on a wintry night, spare a thought for the members of your local winter maintenance teams - out there in freezing conditions, spreading salt on the roads to make them safe for when you leave home. It is a vital task. The de-icing of roads in wintry conditions is a matter of concern for every family in the country, as well as every business. Good winter maintenance is rarely noticed: only when things go wrong does it become a public issue. When sudden bouts of cold weather bring traffic chaos, icy roads receive high-profile coverage in the media and local authorities are criticised, often unfairly, for not affording greater protection. Safe winter travel involves a partnership between the service provider and the road user. For that partnership to work, it is important for the partners to understand what they can expect from each other. Many councils take pains to give residents information on winter maintenance in their area. However, policy differs between areas and this is a potential danger to the travelling public. Salt is the ultimate ‘sustainable’ resource. It is recycled naturally and always ends up back in the sea – ready for recovery and use by a future generation.
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