Roads Winter Service Plan 2013/2014
Limerick City Council is responsible to maintain a road network of over 180km within its boundaries;
While there is no statutory obligation for local authorities to pre-salt roads, Limerick City Council has developed a system for responding to winter weather as detailed in the Roads Winter Service Plan 2013/14.
A primary aim of the Road Winter Services Plan 2013/14 is to keep the road network safe and as free as far as reasonably practicable from winter hazards.
This plan outlines the procedures that are in place to respond to winter weather. It also includes
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A list of key personnel that manage the procedures.
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A map showing the prioritised routes serviced
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Route Designation |
Description |
Level of Service |
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Priority 1 |
Those routes which are essential to be kept serviceable in all weather conditions, as far as reasonably practicable |
To be treated during all weather events |
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Priority 2 |
Those routes which are desirable to be kept serviceable in the normal winter weather conditions, as far as reasonably practicable. Priority 2 routes could include those routes which are important regionally, such as (for example) principle public transport routes, or the main commuter routes |
To be treated as part of the normal winter service but may have interruptions to treatment in certain severe weather events |
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Priority 3 |
Those routes that could be kept serviceable once Priority 1 and 2 routes have been treated, if resources allow |
Not treated as part of the normal winter service but may receive intermittent treatment during certain severe weather events |
Table 3.2 NRA Recommended Mobilisation and Treatment Times
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Treatment Route |
Priority 1 |
Priority 2 |
Priority 3 |
|
Mobilisation Time |
1 hr |
1 hr |
When possible |
|
Treatment Time |
2 hr |
4 hrs |
When possible |
Limerick City Council Winter Service Plan 2013/2014
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Appendix A - Service Plan Area
(PDF - 3,352 Kb)
Appendix C - Treatment Routes
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