Drivers warned of widespread ice

A warning for motorists to take care is issued

Drivers are being warned of hazardous driving conditions as the Met Office issued a severe weather warning of widespread icy roads.

The Met office has issued the warning as snow-covered surfaces combine with widespread frost to create icy stretches on untreated roads.

The warning will continue until Monday 1000 GMT with the public advised to take extra care on the roads.

Wintry conditions are set to continue for Monday and Tuesday.

Increased gritting

Gloucestershire County Council will increase its gritting programme with a boost of 500 tonnes to its salt supplies from Cornwall County Council.

The gritting will begin on Sunday evening as highway teams grit primary and secondary roads across the county.

Cllr Stan Waddington said: "We know there is more bad weather on the way so we are constantly reviewing our plans."

Mr Waddington added: "We still have to closely monitor our stock levels.

"I would urge anyone who is getting in their cars to drive very, very carefully and be alert for ice patches on the road," he added.

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