Snow clearance

Our snow clearing operation will take place across the county when heavy and continuous snowfall settles.

Roads we clear first

We concentrate on main roads, access to hospitals, fire stations and other important facilities while it's snowing, or while there are strong winds.

Once the main roads are clear, we work on other roads. It may not be possible to clear every road, and some roads may have to be left to thaw naturally.

The Highways Agency clears motorways and trunk roads. Medway Council clears roads in Medway.

How we clear the snow

• Our winter service vehicles can all be quickly fitted with snow ploughs, allowing for salting and ploughing to take place at the same time.
• We have arrangements with approximately 240 farmers across the county who can assist in snow clearance when needed.
• We have 12 snow blowers and can hire extra machinery if we need to.

If you would like to know more about our winter policy, please look at our Winter Service Policy document.