Council crews will be on call 24/7 this winter in a bid to tackle bad weather.
To manage and deal with weather conditions, East Dunbartonshire Council have said they are 'prepared to respond to the challenges that the seasonal weather brings' by making their crew readily available.
Councillor Paul Ferretti, convener of place, neighbourhood & corporate assets, said: "While we always hope for a manageable winter, we are prepared for all weather conditions. Keeping people moving is vital over the coming winter months.
“Our highly experienced Roads Service teams provide gritting services across East Dunbartonshire, to ensure that our roads and pavements are as free from ice and snow free as possible. In common with all local authorities, we have to prioritise our roads.
“Primary routes (like main roads and bus routes), which cover over half of East Dunbartonshire’s roads, are our first priority and will be cleared first before we proceed to treat secondary routes. Secondary roads (cul-de-sacs and quieter industrial roads) are only salted when resources allow and when there has been consistent adverse weather. Through preventive actions and prioritising our roads in this way, we aim to keep everyone’s journeys as uninterrupted as we can."
The Council also has specialised gritters for pavements, based in strategic locations throughout the area. If freezing conditions are forecast, Primary Footway Routes will be gritted in advance as a precaution.
There are over 450 grit bins placed throughout East Dunbartonshire which people are welcome to use. If your nearest grit bin needs to be replenished, you can call 0300 123 4510.
Additional grit is available from Broomhill Depot on Kilsyth Road in Kirkintilloch. This facility is intended for public use and residents are asked to please bring a shovel and container when collecting.
Councillor Ferretti added: “While our winter weather is becoming less predictable, I would like to reassure our residents that our dedicated teams are prepared for every eventuality.
"Residents of East Dunbartonshire always do an amazing job of making use of grit bins and keeping their communities clear of snow, and I am sure this year will be no different.
"There are over 450 grit bins throughout the area and we have additional grit available at our Broomhill Depot.
"We hope that by being prepared and focusing on the areas that need our attention the most, we can all have a safe and enjoyable winter."
You can view East Dunbartonshire Council’s winter policy HERE
Gritting updates will be available daily HERE
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