Gritting Crews on Call at Christmas
- Dec 22, 2025
- 1 min read
While most people will be opening presents and tucking into their Christmas turkey, Staffordshire County Council’s fleet of 37 gritters and associated crews will still be ready to spring into action if temperatures plummet.
Crews across the county will be on standby throughout the festive period, and will be ready to roll if the temperature drops below freezing.
On routine winter days and nights, gritting crews focus on the major routes, extending to the wider network in prolonged ice and snow conditions.
The county’s hill contractors in the Moorlands will also be on standby to grit the higher ground if needed.
And with more than 20,000 tonnes of salt stockpiled, highways crews are well-equipped to battle any adverse weather conditions coming Staffordshire’s way.
As well as being on standby for gritting, crews will also be on call for any bad weather such as strong winds, heavy rain or storms.
Gritting Crews on Call at Christmas - created 22.12.25
