Reduced footpath gritting this weekend in Scalloway and Lerwick
SHETLAND Islands Council is warning there will be a reduced footpath gritting service in Lerwick and Scalloway this weekend – with folk advised to take care when out and about.
It happens to coincide with the Scalloway Fire Festival, which is taking place tonight (Friday) and also tomorrow for the hop day.
Staff in the council’s roads service normally provide a footpath gritting service seven days a week on footpaths in Lerwick and Scalloway, and also in rural areas when resources allow.
With less staff available this weekend, there will be a reduced service on Saturday and Sunday – meaning some areas may not be gritted as usual.
The public are asked to take care on some untreated footpaths which they may normally expect to be gritted.
With temperatures rising in the coming days, weather forecasts suggest gritting may not be required from Sunday.
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