Snow and ice on the roads

Last updated: 29 November 2011 14:41 UK

The council and its highways contractor Colas have put this information together to tell you about the resources we have for winter on the roads and our decision-making process for dealing with snow and ice.

We hope it will supply you with some helpful winter tips and useful contact details as well as general information on our winter maintenance plan and web links to supporting pages, such as Colas Streets Ahead and the MET office.

In severe weather conditions council officers will update our website regularly to alert you to school and road closures. Bulletins will usually be posted on the main home page.

Our mild coastal climate means that Portsmouth normally escapes severe snow falls, so ice is usually the major winter problem, so stay alert on roads, be aware and above all be safe.