Roads in winter
Gritting routes
We use precautionary gritting routes to treat key roads when ice or snow is forecast. These routes help keep the main parts of the network safe and open during winter.
Around 49% of roads in South Lanarkshire (about 1,190 km) are included. These are the routes we treat first when conditions require it.
What routes are included
Precautionary gritting routes cover:
- main roads, including A and B roads
- routes to hospitals, schools and emergency services
- key roads in rural areas (Clydesdale), including access routes in and out of towns and villages
- main roads in urban areas
These routes are chosen to support safety, traffic flow and essential services.
When we grit
We grit these routes when ice or snow is forecast. This helps reduce the risk of dangerous driving conditions.
It can take up to four hours to treat all routes, depending on conditions.
View gritting routes
You can view gritting routes on our online map.
Enter your postcode to see routes near you. Gritted roads are shown in pink.
You can also track our gritters.
Who grits what
Different organisations are responsible for gritting roads, footpaths and car parks. This depends on who owns or manages the location.
Use the table below to find out who is responsible.
Gritting responsibilities
| Location | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Access roads within schools | Education Resources. Roads and Transportation grit the main roads but is not responsible for gritting roads or car parks on school grounds |
| Private (unadopted) roads | Property owner(s) |
| Public car parks | We grit main public car parks, including park and ride facilities |
| Train station car parks | Network Rail (Hamilton West, East Kilbride and Uddingston) |
| Supermarket car parks | The car park owner or operator |
| Doctors' surgeries | The local practice |
| Hospital car parks | NHS Lanarkshire or NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde |
What this means for you
We focus on treating the main public roads and key areas. Other organisations or property owners are responsible for maintaining their own roads and car parks.
If you are unsure who is responsible for a specific location, contact us and we will help direct your query.
What you can do next
- check if your road is on a gritting route
- track our gritters
- plan your journey during winter weather
- take extra care on roads that are not treated