Winter road maintenance and gritting

How we maintain Cumberland's street and roads during the winter months, including gritting and salting routes and salt bin locations.

Snow and ice gritting map (yesterday)

Routes in Cumberland gritted yesterday.

Gritting plans for yesterday will only be available if our gritters were out on the roads in Cumberland, working to keep the highway network safe and running smoothly.

Wednesday, 15th April 2026

Forecast: Overcast conditions are expected to persist throughout the 24-hour period. Wet conditions will develop this afternoon with significant rainfall expected. Road surface temperatures are expected to remain above freezing throughout. Roads will be wet, particularly during the afternoon and evening. Winds will increase, reaching up to 13 m/s from the southwest, with the strongest gusts expected around 04:00 tomorrow morning.