A total of 38 brand new gritting vehicles are now available to help keep Surrey moving during the colder months.
The new vehicles operate more efficiently, have state-of-the art technology on board and produce less carbon emissions. They will grit Surrey’s roads before and during severe weather, using the 10,141 tonnes of salt stored at our four Surrey depots. Winter arrangements typically begin in October and run until the end of March although this period can be extended depending on weather conditions.
Children from Surrey schools are being invited to name the new fleet with winning entries to be announced later this month.
Matt Furniss, Cabinet Member for Highways, Transport and Economic Growth said, "We’re committed to keeping drivers safe here in Surrey and investing in our roads. When temperatures plummet, our highways teams across the county will be ready to work around the clock to keep traffic moving on our primary routes using our new, efficient gritters."
