Northern Ireland: caution urged on roads with temperatures forecast to dip to zero

Motorists are advised to exercise caution on the province’s roads with temperatures forecast to fall below freezing on Saturday evening (November 29).

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is warning there is a risk of ice on roads.

In a statement, DfI said: “Temperatures are forecast to fall below freezing and there is a risk of ice on roads. The salting of roads on the scheduled network considered to be at risk is planned for this Saturday evening.

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Gritting will take place on the scheduled road network. Photo (stock image): Department for Infrastructureplaceholder image
Gritting will take place on the scheduled road network. Photo (stock image): Department for Infrastructure

"Dfi Roads engineers continue to monitor the weather and road surface temperatures and will action further salting overnight into Sunday morning if required.

"Road users are advised to exercise caution when travelling, particularly when driving on untreated roads.”

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