Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, GB automates road gritting ahead of winter pilot

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, GB Automated Road Grit

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The council's gritting trucks will be equipped with automated dispensers programmed for even road treatment over a 12-month pilot. Onboard computers distribute grit mixtures based on road sizes and conditions. Vehicle outfitter ECON Ltd. worked with the council to design and implement gritting programs. Bolton officials hope for a more efficient gritting process for 317 miles of local roads treated an average of 81 times per winter.

Pilot / POC Road & Traffic Management Road Safety Automation

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, GB

Metropolitan council in England

United Kingdom

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Gritting – Bolton Council

The gritting service operates from October through to April. The gritters are on standby 24 hours a day.

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New technology to be introduced to Bolton's gritting trucks | The Bolton News

New technology is to be introduced to Bolton’s gritting trucks this winter as plans are revealed for the treatment of roads during colder weather.

New technology new has been introduced for Bolton's Griting Trucks - This Is Lancashire - News98-English news website, Latest news,Breaking news,Fresh

This winter new technology is to be introduced for Bolton’s gritting trucks as plans for the treatment of roads in the cold season unfold. Changes will include testing for ‘automatic salting’ on the lorry, meaning that the amount of salt is released into the vehicle by technology and not by the driver. Department of Highways […]

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, GB automates road gritting ahead of winter pilot

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, GB Automated Road Grit

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