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Snow and ice

Reported via mobile in the Road surface (NH) category anonymously at 11:03, Sunday 4 January 2026

Sent to National Highways less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8623122.

A1 between alnwick and South Charlton is absolutely shocking! No gritting or ploughing has been done! Get it done. Not good enough for main a1.

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  • Thank you for contacting us via FixMyStreet on 4 January 2025.

    We've checked and can confirm that winter vehicles have been deployed onto the A1 around Alnwick since 06:00 this morning (05/01/26), with ploughs fitted, to treat and plough as required.

    During snowfall, the presence of salt (or grit as it’s more commonly referred as), will not prevent snow lying on the road surface. Salt requires traffic to run over it which creates a debonding layer making it easier to plough by preventing it sticking to the surface.

    That said, snow ploughs don’t run along the surface of the road so sufficient snow is needed to make them effective. More information can be found on our website: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/ road-safety/ travelling-in-severe-weather/ travelling-in-snow-and-ice/ winter-driving-how-we-help-you-on-our-roads/

    Kind regards National Highways

    Posted anonymously at 15:04, Monday 5 January 2026

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