Highways Adverse Weather & Winter Service Plan

Snow Events

During severe and prolonged snowfall conditions normal highway operations are generally suspended to divert additional resources to clearing roads. Priority is always given to Trunk roads and Primary routes and with a focus on strategic facilities and population centres. Maintaining access to Emergency, medical and welfare centres are a priority. Secondary routes may be treated where resources allow, particularly during prolonged snow events. Additional resources may be deployed to assist the highways teams during severe conditions on the direction of the Departments Director or Chief officers. Resources may include:

• Redeployment of staff from other services including Refuse, Grounds maintenance and Public rights of way.
• Framework contractors – Operatives and plant support