Salford locals are frustrated with council advice on icy conditions, demanding better road treatment.
Salford: The council’s recent advice for icy conditions has sparked quite a stir. They suggested that folks wear shoes with good grip and bundle up with hats and gloves. But many residents are not having it.
People are pointing out that the roads and sidewalks are super slippery because the council hasn’t gritted them properly. One resident made a good point, saying that if the pavements were treated, there’d be less chance of falling. After all, not everyone drives; some of us have to walk quite a bit to catch the bus.
Another local chimed in, saying that if the council had done a better job clearing leaves in the fall, there’d be fewer hazards now. It’s a fair observation, right?
Salford council claims their gritting teams have been busy on all the main routes. But one frustrated resident shot back, saying, “Don’t just tell us to wear grippy shoes; how about actually gritting the pavements?” They shared a story about their child slipping on an icy sidewalk, which is just not okay.
Another person mentioned that even their grippy shoes didn’t help on the icy footbridge. It’s a real concern, especially for kids and older folks who have to use it daily. They’re calling for the council to step up and treat those areas.
One resident couldn’t help but laugh at the council’s advice to clear paths when they haven’t even cleared the roads. It’s a bit ironic, isn’t it? Another asked if the gritters would ever make it to their estate before someone gets hurt.
A spokesperson for Salford City Council said their gritters were out all night treating the main routes. They’ve deployed tons of grit but are focusing on keeping the roads safe for traffic and emergency services. They promise to keep an eye on the weather and grit more as needed.
