Slippery roads created by snow and ice cause the most dangerous driving conditions many of us are likely to face. Which is why up and down the country fleets of gritter lorries are out de-icing roads and keeping them clear … Continue reading
Winter has arrived in the UK and with it the ice and snow that make the roads a challenge during this chilly season. Rock Salt for Winter Road Safety Local authorities are busy gritting the roads, with rock salt from … Continue reading
Unless you have been living under a rock or, like bears, you practice some form of hibernation, you’ve probably seen fleets of gritter lorries up and down the country, spreading salt to de-ice our roads in winter. Salt is by … Continue reading
Rock salt is still the best way to keep our roads clear of ice and in turn driving the economy forward; here we tell you why. As we go deeper into autumn, temperatures continue to decline bringing the usual … Continue reading
Temperatures across the UK have dipped. In fact, we’ve seen the coldest night temperatures this winter, with places such as Oxfordshire reaching a chilly -8. As commuters reached for their credit cards and poured boiling water over windscreens, we wanted … Continue reading
Experts have been predicting that this winter will be colder than average, producing some lengthy cold periods and periods of snow – which means teams will be out all over the region ensuring our roads are kept clear. Research has … Continue reading
When you’re seasoning your turkey dinner remember that salt plays a much bigger part than just enhancing flavour. It’s a Winter Hero. Rock salt used for clearing the roads is quite different to the white seasoning seen on most tables … Continue reading
Will it be a white Christmas this year? We always hope so. Snow can be a beautiful sight to behold, but it can also cause major disruption. Adverse weather conditions lead to cancelled travel plans, traffic incidents and injuries from … Continue reading
Rock salt has kept our road network moving in ice and snow for half a century, and its still by far the best option for de-icing highways. Autumn is the season for speculation and big headlines regarding what the weather … Continue reading
As we brace ourselves for another cold snap, it’s now feeling as though winter is well and truly upon us. But with winter comes added dangers when driving – the shorter days mean we make more journeys in the dark … Continue reading
