Road users advised difficult driving conditions likely tomorrow morning
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Salting of roads on the scheduled network will continue through the night and tomorrow morning, however the Department's winter service team is experiencing difficult conditions in many areas.
Road users are advised to travel only if essential, take care and leave extra time if making journeys overnight and tomorrow morning.
John Irvine, Head of Network Services, Department for Infrastructure, said: “The Department's winter service team has been working round the clock, endeavouring to keep main roads open following snow and ice
"This evening, conditions in some areas have been extremely difficult and challenging, some routes have required salting up to five times since this afternoon to keep them passable.
"Salting and ploughing of the scheduled road network will continue overnight and additional staff and gritters have been deployed. Road conditions tonight and tomorrow morning are likely to make driving more difficult and if your journey is essential, motorists should exercise caution, drive with care and allow extra time for journeys."
Information and advice, including about driving in adverse weather conditions, emergency numbers, school closures and public transport services can be found through this link: www.nidirect.gov.uk/snow-ice
Information about road conditions is available at www.trafficwatchni.com
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