Grit running low in Staffs

Monday 11th January 2010, 9:59AM GMT.

Highways chiefs in Staffordshire have just four days of grit remaining – but more supplies are expected to start arriving today.

Gritters have already resorted to treating only A and B roads in an effort to conserve dwindling stocks. Bosses had 1,400 tonnes left on Monday morning – enough to last four days -
with a further 200 tonnes due to arrive in the afternoon.

More deliveries are expected throughout the week, though the timing and amount of grit will be decided by central government.



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