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Why don't you grit my road? It would only take 5 minutes 21 Jan 2013 | 03:31 pm
There are many roads just off the main gritting route that would only take 5 minutes to treat on their own. However, if we were to treat all those roads, this would soon add up to a considerable amou...
Which roads do we grit? 18 Jan 2013 | 08:23 pm
We treat routes with the highest amount of traffic and the highest risk of accidents, as informed by National Code of Practice for Maintaining Highways. We treat roads in the following order: 1. Pri...
How to request a salt bin refill 17 Jan 2013 | 09:52 pm
You can request a refill for an empty salt bin in one of the following ways: Online form Telephone: 01582 510333 - Luton Borough Council Highways department Email: highway.maintenance@luton.gov.uk
Do you salt pavements? 17 Jan 2013 | 09:50 pm
In very severe weather conditions, especially when snow or ice may remain for some days, consideration is given to the treatment of pedestrian routes, including: town centre streets/main pedestrian r...
Where is my nearest salt bin? 17 Jan 2013 | 09:48 pm
There are currently over 230 grit bins throughout Luton. These are in areas not normally treated by a gritting vehicle - typically at hilly, exposed locations and potentially dangerous road junctions...
Salt bins - request new 17 Jan 2013 | 09:44 pm
Requests for new salt bins will be assessed according to predetermined criteria. Request a new salt bin
Why don't we grit all roads? 17 Jan 2013 | 08:45 pm
Luton has approximately 480 kms of roads. It would be too expensive and unrealistic to treat every one. The council has also sited over 170 salt bins in problem locations for use by the public. But, n...
Winter driving advice 17 Jan 2013 | 08:41 pm
Check your vehicle for: correct tyre tread depths and pressures lights that are working and clean the correct level of antifreeze – a garage can do this for you wiper blades that are in good condi...
When do we grit the roads? 17 Jan 2013 | 08:39 pm
We salt roads when road temperatures are expected to drop below zero and when roads are expected to be damp - ice will not form on a dry road surface in a dry atmosphere. We aim to salt after the eve...
How do we decide when to grit the roads? 17 Jan 2013 | 08:37 pm
To ensure efficient and effective salt use, we use the Icelert computer system. This collects weather and road information at different sites across the town. It also tells us if any salt is left on t...
