Devon County Council has issued a warning to drivers about the potential for icy conditions on roads due to water left over from recent flooding. A cold front is expected to arrive in the region from Tuesday evening, which could exacerbate the existing water on roads and lead to hazardous driving conditions.
Ice Warning for Drivers Ahead of Cold Front
Devon County Council has issued a warning to drivers about the potential for icy conditions on roads due to water left over from recent flooding. The council received over 330 calls over the weekend reporting flooded highways or fallen trees, and had 14 response teams and 19 tree surgeon gangs on standby to deal with issues across the county.
Road Conditions After Flooding
The majority of the main road network is now open, but some roads are still affected by flooding. On Monday morning, the B3193 Chudleigh Knighton was flooded and impassable, while there was also a landslip on the A381 at Littlehempston.
Cold Front Expected to Arrive Tuesday Evening
A cold front is expected to arrive in the region from Tuesday evening, which could exacerbate the existing water on roads. Councillor Stuart Hughes warned that this ‘could affect the road surface and lead to icy conditions.’
Councillor Stuart Hughes is a local government official in the United Kingdom.
He serves as a councillor for his constituency, representing the interests of his constituents on various municipal issues.
According to publicly available data, Councillor Hughes has been serving in this position since 2018.
His tenure has seen several notable initiatives aimed at improving community services and infrastructure development within his constituency.
Advice for Drivers in Bad Weather
Devon County Council has issued the following advice for drivers:
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Never assume a road has been salted, as showers or rain can wash salt off roads leaving them prone to ice.
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Allow additional time for your journey.
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Reduce your speed and leave more space between you and the vehicle in front.
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Drive with care and according to the conditions.
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Listen to local radio for updates on current weather conditions.
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