ALL ROADS on the Highways England network in the South West have now reopened following days of blizzards, strong winds and heavy snow falls.
Highways England is the government-owned company charged with operating, maintaining and improving England's motorways and major A roads.
Over the past few days the organisation has mobilised snow ploughs and gritters after numerous major roads became blocked, or were closed due to treacherous driving conditions.
However, a tweet sent by Highways England just before midnight last night said: "The South West region are happy to advise that follwoing the period of bad weather, all roads on the Highways England network in the region as now re-open."
The South West region are happy to advise that following the period of bad weather, all roads on the Highways England network in the region are now re-open. Thank you for your patience during this time.
— Highways England (@HighwaysSWEST) March 3, 2018
Other twitter uses responded by thanking the road teams for all of their hardwork, which the account graciously received acknowledging that it happen a 'challenging' few days:
Thanks. It's certainly been a challenging few days out there but our contractors, traffic officers and support personnel have been tireless in their efforts. Also massive thanks to all those in the emergency services and local communities who helped #unsungheroes
— Highways England (@HighwaysSWEST) March 3, 2018
However, although major routes are open there is still much to be done on B roads and minor roads, and drivers are being advised to exercise caution over the next few days.
Majority of the main roads are now passable; we will be focusing on the secondary routes, hills and any problematic key routes from 0800hrs #GritterTwitter pic.twitter.com/16lJRICeh1
— Glos Roads (@GlosRoads) March 3, 2018
Karen Hunt sent us this amazing picture of a snow plough attempting to clear a completely covered road
Drivers are advised to check their routes before travelling, not to exceed speeds of 20mph on minor roads, and to ensure that they have warm clothes and a fully charged phone with them at all times.
- Thomas Keble School, Stroud, is the only local school that has announced it will be closed tomorrow (Monday, March 5).
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