As the temperature begins to surge, the local authority has launched its annual Winter Awareness Week and is making the public aware of potential hazards when out and about.
Drivers are being cautioned as road conditions can be tricky during periods of extreme weather.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
The council has a dedicated fleet of gritters, and is doing everything it can do to make conditions as safe as possible.Chair of the council’s community and enterprise resources committee, Robert Brown , said: “Hopefully people are now used to our gritter tracking map, which lets you see exactly where our gritting fleet is at any given point in the day.
“Depending on the severity of the weather, it may even be advisable to not use a vehicle at all unless the journey is an emergency or absolutely essential.The council is advising drivers to always clear snow and ice off from their car before driving and to avoid harsh steering, braking and acceleration especially with dangers of black ice.
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