Cormac gritters head out tonight in two parts of Cornwall

If you’re heading out on Cornwall’s roads this evening, which part of the county you’re in may decide whether a gritter has been there first.

Cormac has shared a winter service update confirming its crews will begin treating precautionary routes in the central and north-east areas from 5pm today (Friday 13 November).

Two areas left untreated for now

No action is currently planned for the west or south-east areas.

Road surface temperatures there are forecast to stay above freezing, so the gritters won’t be heading out on those routes tonight.

Plans could still change

Cormac crews are continuing to monitor road temperatures and weather conditions across Cornwall.

And if conditions change, the plans will be adjusted.

If you’re driving tonight

So it’s a split picture this evening. Precautionary routes in the centre and north-east are being treated, while roads in the west and south-east are being left as they are.

Cormac’s message to drivers was short: “Please take care when travelling, particularly on untreated roads.”

📷A Cormac gritter being loaded with salt. Credit: Cormac