Motorists are being urged to take extreme caution on the roads this morning with temperatures having fallen as low as -5C in Waterford overnight.
With a Met Éireann Cold Weather Advisory currently in place for the whole of Ireland until 12pm, Friday January 19th, the possible impacts of these conditions include sharp to severe frost with icy stretches on roads.
Gabriel Hynes, Senior Engineer with Waterford City and County Council has advised that Waterford City and County Council ground crews are treating all Priority One and Two roads.
“Waterford City and County Council ground crews have attended to the Priority One and Two road network, and gritting will continue on these Priority One and Two roads for the duration of the cold weather advisory warning. The crews are also attending to salting Priority Three roads as and when resources allow.
“Waterford City and County Council currently has ample salt stocks to treat these roads for the duration of the cold spell. With 1,500 tonnes of salt in reserve at our yards in Waterford city and Dungarvan, this meets a two-week demand of severe weather, with salt being drawn from the National Depots in Cahir and Bellview as required to maintain this two-week supply.”
Gabriel urged motorists to exercise caution on their journeys, “We would advise motorists to reduce speed and leave extra distance between you and the vehicle in front, as there is the risk of black ice and frost on the roads.
“Please allow extra time for any journey and be conscious of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.”
Waterford City and County Council’s severe weather management team is monitoring the situation and a map of winter maintenance routes can be found at:
https://www.waterfordcouncil.ie/departments/roads-parking/severe-weather.htm
Members of the public can contact Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desks on 0818 10 20 20 during normal office hours, after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number.
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