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# Crews work through the night to keep roads across Lichfield and Burntwood clear
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/crews-work-through-the-night-to-keep-roads-across-lichfield-and-burntwood-clear/
- Published: 2021-11-27T09:49:15.000Z
- Updated: 2021-11-27T09:49:25.000Z
- Description: Highways crews have been battling snow and freezing temperatures overnight in Lichfield and Burntwood.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Transport, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:15, News

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Highways crews have been battling snow and freezing temperatures overnight in Lichfield and Burntwood.

Staffordshire County Council said gritting crews and snow ploughs worked through the night in a bid to keep roads clear.

Work is expected to continue throughout the day in a bid to ensure major carriageways remain clear.

Cllr David Williams, Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for highways, said:

> “It certainly has been a challenging 24 hours for our highways crews.  
>  
> “The double-whammy of snow and high winds has mean crews have been working round the clock to keep our county moving.  
>  
> “Weather forecasts seem to show the snow tailing off and temperatures rising during the day, but nevertheless I would advise people to take care on the roads, drive safely and allow more time for their journeys.”  
>  
> Cllr David Williams, Staffordshire County Council

Though the Met Office Yellow Weather Warning for snow finishes this morning, a yellow warning for wind is still in place for the whole of Staffordshire until 6pm today (27th November).

A cold weather alert has also been issued until 3pm on Monday, with people advised to check on older neighbours and relatives, especially those who live alone or have a serious illness.