Roads and driving
Gritting and clearing snow
Bolton Council’s Highways Team is responsible for keeping the major traffic routes in the borough clear. Full details of the roads and routes that are gritted and locations of grit bins can be found on the gritting web page where you can also subscribe to receive winter gritting alerts.
Alerts and updates by email
Subscribe to winter gritting alerts
Our alerts and updates are only sent out when the severity rating is high (1-3), bringing all the important updates straight to you.
Teams from Bolton Council will also assist in clearing snow and access routes, if resources are available.
If you want information on clearing snow and ice outside your home view the Snow Code.
Driving in severe weather
- don't travel unless absolutely necessary
- allow plenty of time for your journey and take at least 10 minutes to de-frost your car
- clear all windows of snow and ice
- make sure your mobile phone is fully charged
- make sure you put a torch, first-aid kit, tow rope, blankets and a snow shovel in your car, in case of emergencies