Dealing with slippery conditions
What is it?
The municipality is responsible for preventing slippery conditions on roads within built-up areas. The municipality spreads grit when roads become slippery due to freezing, snow, or sleet.
- The municipality prioritizes gritting on through routes, such as bus routes, main roads, and access roads to neighborhoods.
- Next, salt is spread on roads leading to doctors' offices and nursing homes, as well as on streets near shopping centers and in residential neighborhoods.
Ice Control in West Maas en Waal
Gritting routes
When there is black ice on the ground, roads can become treacherously slippery. The municipality has identified routes within the municipality that are treated preventively (i.e., before they become slippery). This treatment is done using wet salt.
The snow-plowing routes in our municipality
Salt in yellow bins
Dry salt is used for spreading when the ground is already slippery, such as on sidewalks. The city does not sweep or spread salt when the ground is slippery. For this purpose, yellow bins have been placed near senior housing complexes and other locations. These bins contain dry salt. If you find an empty bin, please report it to us at .