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# Gritters and snow ploughs work through the night to keep roads clear across Staffordshire
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/gritters-and-snow-ploughs-work-through-the-night-to-keep-roads-clear-across-staffordshire/
- Published: 2023-01-18T11:15:48.000Z
- Updated: 2023-01-18T11:15:58.000Z
- Description: Gritters and snow ploughs have hit the roads after freezing temperatures and snowfall across Staffordshire.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Transport, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:07, News

Gritters and snow ploughs have hit the roads after freezing temperatures and snowfall across Staffordshire.

Crews worked through the night and this morning (18th January) in a bid to keep routes clear.

Cllr David Williams, cabinet member for highways and transport at Staffordshire County Council, said:

> “Our gritting crews always do a fantastic job, often working in very difficult conditions to help people get to where they need to go safely.   
>  
> “Crews were out yesterday, throughout the night and are out again this morning to help keep the roads clear and the county on the move.   
>  
> “I would like to remind motorists that they can play their part too by slowing down, taking extra care and allow more time for their journeys.   
>  
> “It’s also important to remember that the grit does also need traffic to travel over it to work effectively.  
>  
> “We have a fleet of more than 40 gritters and have around 20,000 tonnes of salt stockpiled so we remain well prepared for whatever else winter has in store.”  
>  
> Cllr David Williams, Staffordshire County Council

People can find out more about where the teams grit at [www.staffordshire.gov.uk/winter](http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/winter?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk)