GRITTERS have been working tirelessly since yesterday to clear roads and pavements in Crewe and Nantwich.

Cheshire East Council’s highways team has been working to improve road safety across the borough following a night of snowfall.

All gritting routes have been treated on three separate occasions since yesterday – at 2pm, 8.30pm and 3am. Around 400 tonnes of salt have been used to treat the network during this period.

All roads in the two towns remain open, but drivers should be aware of road closures on the A54 and A537.

A spokesman for CEC said: “Following consultation with the police, the A54 from the Bosley crossroads up to the A537 and the A537 Cat & Fiddle itself were closed yesterday afternoon and remain closed due to ice and snow conditions.

“We have continued to grit and plough these roads through the night, to ensure that they can be reopened at the earliest opportunity. 

“All other roads remain open, but drivers are being advised to leave longer for their journey this morning, and drive with caution in line with the road conditions.”

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