From October to April our fleet of gritting vehicles with snow ploughs are on 24 hour standby. Our staff constantly monitor weather forecast information.
When snow and ice is forecast, we operate a priority system to ensure the most important and busiest routes are treated first. We aim to treat as many roads and footpaths as possible.
Please note: Amey is responsible for North Ayrshire trunk (major) roads (A78, A737 and A738) (PDF, 922kb).
Latest gritting decision
Please note: updates will be displayed here when gritters are active.
Emergency road closure information is displayed on our service alerts page.
A760 and B880 live road cameras
Cameras are located on the A760 and B880, as part of the roadside weather station. Live images are updated every 15 minutes.
Gritting routes and grit bin locations
View our priority gritting routes and grit bin locations in the map below.
Find the nearest grit bin
Enter your postcode in YourLocation and click the Search button. Select your address from the options and click on 'Grit Bins' from the menu below the map.
Request a grit bin
Subject to resource, you and your neighbours may be eligible for a grit bin to help treat your street.
You need to:
- apply collectively as a street
- agree to care for the bin all year round
To apply
Amenity grit locations
North Ayrshire residents can obtain small quantities of rock salt for use on their own path, steps, driveway, from the following:
Amenity grit locations
| Town | Location |
|---|
| Ardrossan |
Car Park, North Crescent Rd |
| Beith |
Community Centre, Kings Road |
| Brodick |
Household Waste Recycling Centre |
| Dalry |
Car Park, Kirk Close |
| Fairlie |
Car Park, Pier Rd |
| Irvine |
Bartonholm Amenity Site |
| Kilbirnie |
Outside Cleansing Depot, Paddockholm Road |
| Kilwinning |
Byrehill Place (off Pennyburn Road) |
| Lamlash |
Council Office |
| Largs |
Outside Cleansing Depot, Alexander Avenue |
| Millport |
Keppel Pier |
| Saltcoats |
Outside Cleansing Depot, Mid Dykes Road |
| Skelmorlie |
Toward View, opposite Fire Station |
| Stevenston |
Car Park, Garnock Rd |
| West Kilbride |
Community Centre, Corse Street |
Our procedures
We have an obligation to take reasonable steps to prevent snow and ice endangering the safe passage of pedestrians and vehicles over public roads, including carriageways, footways, footpaths and pedestrian precincts. Our Winter Service Document is currently under review, it outlines the procedures we have in place to make sure we fulfil these duties.
Clearing snow and ice from your street - guidance
Residents clearing snow and ice from their street are advised to exercise reasonable care to avoid making conditions worse. It is an urban myth that you'll be sued or held legally responsible for any injuries which occur on a street you have cleared. You can only be successfully sued if you were negligent. People walking on snow and ice have a responsibility to be careful themselves. Please follow our guidance:
- start early, it's easier to clear fresh, loose snow compared to compacted ice
- work during daylight, only work in the dark if it is absolutely essential
- wear bright clothing and footwear with good grip
- watch out for traffic and exercise care next to roads
- don't put snow where it might create a hazard for pedestrians or vehicles
- spread salt on surfaces after you have cleared the snow, a little salt goes a long way, use sparingly
- don't use hot water, this melts the snow but may replace it with black ice increasing the risk of injury
- snow clearing can be hard work, don't attempt it unless you are fit and able
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