Winter Gritting in Cumbria

When road frost or icy conditions are forecast we will grit:

First priority roads within three hours of work getting underway and second priority roads within five hours. Wherever possible these roads will be gritted by 8am

The first map link below (usually available after 2pm) indicates the routes to be patrolled/salted today. The other links show maps of priority 1 and 2 routes and roads maintained by the Highways Agency.

• Map Key:
• — First priority roads - gritted within 3 hours
• — Second priority roads - gritted within 5 hours
• — Trunk roads and M6 motorway - Cumbria Highways is not responsible for trunk roads or the M6 motorway. Please contact the Highways Agency on 0300 123 5000.