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@esccroads

6 years

Gritters are go! They're currently gritting all routes (primary & secondary) and will be out again at 1am on primary routes. #GritterTwitter

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10 years

Once again the imaginative primary school children have come up with fantastic names! http://t.co/akpyB8EKZg

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7 years

Salty McSaltface & the gang will be gritting primary routes from 6pm and secondary routes shortly after.

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2 years

Planning to travel through East Sussex on Sat 19 March? An abnormal load will be going from Shoreham to Ninfield. The A27 will be closed between Ashcombe & Southerham rbts from 6am- 8pm. We’re expecting disruptions so plan ahead.

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3 years

❄️GRITTING DECISION❄️ We will be treating all of our primary routes from 4pm.

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6 years

GRITTING DECISION: We'll be gritting all primary routes at 7pm tonight and again at 4am tomorrow morning. Please take extra care and drive to the conditions. #GritterTwitter

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1 year

Our gritter drivers have been busy over the weekend. Roads were gritted at the following times: ❄️Friday @ 6pm ❄️Saturday @ 4am & 3pm ❄️Sunday @ 4am & 4pm, 7.30pm & 10.30pm ❄️Monday @ 4am (1/2)

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1 year

Verbal abuse and threatening behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Sadly, we have seen increased abuse towards staff in our call centre. No one should experience this at work and we request your support in treating each other with respect when contacting us.

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2 years

Nearly at Ninfield! Thanks for your patience. Two big bits of equipment moved 41 miles from Shoreham Port to National Grid’s substation near Ninfield along the A27 and A259. Each load weighs over 300 tonnes/over 70 metres long. National Grid’s team 0800 319 6175 - more info.

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9 years

The gritters are out and about doing their thing. Wave if you see us, or stop us to offer us cake. We love either!

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6 years

GRITTING DECISION... Yep. We're gritting again. All Primary & Secondary routes will be treated from 9pm. #GritterTwitter

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6 years

GRITTING DECISION: Our gritters will be out this evening for the 9th night in a row! They will be treating all primary routes from 7pm. #GritterTwitter

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@esccroads

3 years

Good morning. Our gritter drivers have been busy this weekend. All primary routes have been treated and we've used over 1,000 tonnes of salt on the roads. Gritting the roads reduces the risk of snow and ice but doesn't remove it completely so please drive to the conditions.

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@esccroads

5 years

GRITTERS ARE OFF: Our gritters are just leaving their depots now. Please remember that gritting the roads does not instantly remove all ice and snow from the roads. Please do continue to take care and drive to the conditions of the road.

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7 years

Our phone lines are working again. Sorry about that. A couple of gremlins in the system there... ghosts in the machine.

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4 years

There are over 130 wildlife verges in East Sussex. Anyone can apply for a highway verge to become a designated wildlife verge. Find out more here:

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7 years

We're gritting tonight! 6pm, Salty McSaltface and friends are out. Give us room, give us a wave! :)

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2 years

❄️ GRITTING DECISION ❄️ We will be treating primary routes tonight from 7pm.

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6 years

Aaaaand they're off! Out gritters are out treating ALL ROUTES. Give us some space, and give us a wave! :)

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3 years

❄️GRITTING DECISION❄️ We will be treating all of our primary routes from 3pm.

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3 years

GRITTING DECISION: After a rest this afternoon our gritters will be back out at 5pm and then again at 4am tomorrow morning.

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1 year

❄️ GRITTING DECISION ❄️ ⚠️We will be treating primary routes from 4pm (16/01) and again from 4am (17/01). ❄️Gritting routes and other useful information can be found on our website:

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3 years

❄️GRITTING DECISION❄️ We will be treating all of our primary routes from 6pm.

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4 years

GRITTING DECISION: We will be treating all of our Primary Routes from 7pm.

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3 years

❄️GRITTING DECISION❄️ We will be treating all of our Primary Routes from 6pm.

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4 years

And they're off....our gritters are just leaving the depot for the night. Did you know it takes 2 hours for each gritter to complete its route? Keep your eyes peeled and give them a wave if you see them out tonight!

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@esccroads

3 years

❄️GRITTING DECISION❄️ We will be treating all of our primary routes from 2pm.

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@esccroads

3 years

Our gritters have been busy overnight, gritting at 1am, 4:15am and will back out at 7:30am. We will keep you updated today of any further action. Please do take care if out on the roads today.

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@esccroads

10 years

This is CTRL+SALT+DELETE, one of our new #gritters , named by a pupil at #Ocklynge School, #Eastbourne http://t.co/iMcd3atfx3

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6 years

GRITTING DECISION: A busy night ahead... We'll be gritting all primary routes at 7pm, followed by all secondary routes. We'll then be gritting primary routes again at 4am. #GritterTwitter

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6 years

Our gritters are out AGAIN treating primary routes across the county. Take extra care if you're driving today. #GritterTwitter #BeastFromTheEast

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5 years

GRITTING DECISION: Due to temperatures falling below zero across the county, we will be gritting tonight at 7pm.

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6 years

We gritted over 20,000km of road during the Beast from the East's visit last week. That's the equivalent of travelling from London to New York 4 times!

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10 years

Our 18 brand new gritters are preparing for their photo shoot at beachy head. Lights camera action! http://t.co/PO1Y6OG4tc

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4 years

Our gritters will be out tonight at 7pm - don't worry, the weather isn't turning. Our drivers are going on a test run before our winter season starts. We do this every year to check that routes are clear. If you see our gritters out then give them a wave 🖐️ #gritterwave

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@esccroads

2 years

National Grid’s abnormal load convoy is just starting on its journey from #Shoreham Port, this is around 2.5 hours later than expected. If you have any questions, you can call National Grid on 0800 319 6175. For route:

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6 years

@NixtarFazz @mrnickharvey is that a zebra... crossing?

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2 years

National Grid’s abnormal load convoy is on the #A27 heading to Southerham rbt #Lewes . Thank you for your patience with the delays. It's around three hours behind schedule. If you have any questions please contact the National Grid’s community relations team on 0800 319 6175.

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3 years

The C7 has reopened following a landslide. Big thanks to @LewesDC @sussex_police & the local farmer for assisting! #CollaborativeWorking

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10 years

And finally a picture of the drivers who will be out in all weathers and at all times keeping the roads safe. http://t.co/j73SfRNYe4

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4 months

With temperatures falling rapidly this afternoon and remaining very low late into the morning, all Primary routes are being treated at 3pm and again at 4am tomorrow morning.

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1 year

❄️ GRITTING DECISION ❄️ ⚠️With temperatures remaining below freezing & a chance of light snow, we will be treating primary routes at 6pm, secondary routes at 9pm and primary routes again at 4am (13/12). ❄️Gritting routes can be found on our website:

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4 years

Good Morning. Our emergency teams worked around the clock this weekend dealing with over 60 fallen trees and flooded roads from Storm Ciara. All trees that we were made aware of have now been removed. If you do see any blocking the roads then please do call us on 0345 60 80 193.

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@esccroads

6 years

Temperatures could be as low as minus 6 tonight with ice and frost predicted. We will be gritting all primary routes at 4pm and again at 4am tomorrow morning! #GritterTwitter

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3 years

❄️GRITTING DECISION❄️ We will be treating all of our primary routes from 3pm.

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7 years

The gritters are out again this evening. Primary routes are being treated from 6pm by 007 & the gang!

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6 months

❄️Gritting Decision❄️ ⚠️With the expected sleet and snow forecast in High Weald West, we will be treating the primary routes in that area from 19:00 tonight.

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5 years

Good morning! Last night we gritted the primary routes 3 times and the secondary routes once. All main routes are open and running okay this morning. Please do take care this morning. Thank you.

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1 year

❄️ GRITTING DECISION ❄️ ⚠️We will be treating primary routes from 6pm (14/12) and again from 4am (15/12). ❄️Gritting routes and other useful information can be found on our website:

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2 years

The National Grid’s abnormal load is moving through East Sussex tomorrow. Disruptions expected at Shoreham from 9am along the route until Ninfield at 7-8pm. We expect delays at Polegate 4.30pm and Bexhill 5.30pm. Allow extra time for your journeys.

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3 years

Are you deer aware? 🦌 Deer cross the roads all year round. Their presence peaks in April to May when young deer are born and from October to November for the autumn mating season. Take particular care at dawn and dusk.

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7 years

We raised £1,588 for @BHChaplaincy at our Christmas raffle. A great charity that does incredible work.

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2 years

Completed work at Nutley (Ashdown Forest). Verge areas are recycled from local forestry stockpiles, and hardstanding areas are recycled from other live schemes (excavated from other carriageway sites and re-used instead of being disposed of).

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6 years

Last week we filled 638 potholes. Today we have pothole repair teams in: Arlington, Battle, Barcombe, Beckley, Bexhill, Blackboys, Bodiam, Burwash, Catfield, Crowborough, Chailey, Dallington, Ditchling, Eastbourne, Eridge, Hadlow Down, Hailsham, Hankham, Hastings, and more.

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3 years

Last month Storm Bella came through East Sussex. Our emergency team attended 56 calls between Christmas Day and 28th Dec as a result of the storm. This included 37 fallen trees and 10 flooded roads. Our team work 24/7 to ensure the roads are safe and open.

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4 years

Our teams are still working to keep the road network safe and available for those key workers who need it. They are working safely to current guidelines and keeping their distance from each other and the public. Please do the same and keep a safe distance from those working.

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6 years

@SussexRoadsPol Don't think that's the M62 or even in this country. They're driving on the wrong side of the road for starters!

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2 years

❄️ GRITTING DECISION ❄️ We'll be treating all primary routes from 6pm.

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6 years

At East Sussex Highways staff have the opportunity to take 2 days carrying out Volunteering works. We had 5 members help with gardening at the Bluebell Railway. #VolunteerWeek

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4 years

A26 Eridge Road (near Bunny Lane) has reopened but is down to one lane with temporary traffic lights in place 🚦

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5 years

About 26 hectares of verges in East Sussex are designated as Wildlife Verges which we manage for the special wildlife they support. We are also working with local voluntary wildflower groups who raise local awareness of the benefits of flower rich verges. #keepsussexinbloom

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10 years

Here they are all lined up in a neat row, took some time as Sir Salter Raleigh and Salt Disney had a disagreement http://t.co/wDnXRLi5b9

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7 years

@girlscrackcode @astro_pi @astro_timpeake amazing work! And a great typo!

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3 years

❄️GRITTING DECISION❄️ We will be treating all of our Primary Routes from 7pm.

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6 years

We have over 900 grit bins in East Sussex. If it's safe to do so, you can use the grit to help clear ice and snow on untreated roads. A list of grit bin locations can be found here:

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7 years

The Gritters are out tonight! All primary routes are being treated at 19:30 and 22:00.

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8 years

'Name That Gritter!' Results are in… The votes have been counted and verified… And the winners are…

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5 years

East Sussex has 26 hectares of wildlife verges. Look out for the yellow flower sign which shows an area has been designated as a protected wildlife verge. We periodically survey these sites to check what wildlife is present.

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8 years

We are refreshing markings at 192 schools across East Sussex. South Downs School in #Eastbourne can be seen here...

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2 years

The abnormal load convoy is arriving at #Polegate . It will go along the High Street and rejoin the #A27 , then the #A259 to travel to Bexhill. Please take care around the convoy and follow any instructions given. For any questions, call National Grid on 0800 319 6175.

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6 years

REVISED GRITTING DECISION: We will be gritting all primary routes at 4.30pm. #GritterTwitter

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4 years

We have successfully reintroduced one of Country's rarest plants to a verge in East Sussex.

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10 years

So finally, the tweet you've been waiting for! Ctrl+salt+delete and friends will be working tonight at 8pm with temps at -1 #gritterwave

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4 years

GRITTERS GO! It's set to get colder tonight and so our gritters will be back on the roads at 7pm. If you see us, give us a wave ️🖐️

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2 years

❄️GRITTING DECISION❄️ Another cold night ahead!🥶 Therefore we'll be treating all of our Primary Routes from 7pm.

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2 years

Our teams will be working 24/7 to keep you moving on East Sussex’s roads. Thanks to everyone for reporting fallen trees today – we’ve been told about over 100 so far and are clearing them as fast as we can. Thanks for your patience. #StormEunice (1/2)

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3 years

GRITTING DECISION - We're going to be gritting all primary routes at 1am Sunday morning.

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9 months

The Cuilfail Tunnel was cleaned successfully on Friday 8 September. This is done quarterly to maintain the lighting conditions through the tunnel by maximising the reflectiveness of the enamel wall panels. Other essential inspections and maintenance was carried out.

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2 years

❄️ GRITTING DECISION ❄️ The gritters are out again this evening! We will be treating all primary routes from 6pm.

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2 years

National Grid’s abnormal load is approaching the A27 to rejoin having moved through Polegate High Street. Thank you for your patience as we support this important movement of essential equipment. Contact National Grid’s team with any questions on 0800 319 6175

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6 years

We used over 2380 tonnes of salt to keep the Beast from the East at bay. That’s the equivalent weight of over 5000 polar bears!

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4 months

❄️ Gritting decision ❄️ We will be treating all primary routes at 6pm tonight due to temperatures falling below freezing.

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6 years

Last week we filled 585 potholes. Today we have pothole teams in Arlington, Battle, Berwick, Bexhill, Brede, Burwash, Crowborough, Eastbourne, Forest Row, Framfield, Hailsham, Hamsey, Hastings, Heathfield, Lewes, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Ringmer, Saltdean, Seaford and more...

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10 years

We're still out in the wind and rain having dealt with over 50 floods and 40 fallen trees since 6pm. We will be out all night clearing roads

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10 years

We've been up all night clearing floods and 56 fallen trees. We're now off for some rest, until the phone rings with the next call :)

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2 years

National Grid’s abnormal load is moving through #Bexhill on the #A259 . Please take care around the convoy and follow any instructions given. Thank you to everyone for your patience while the convoy is on the roads. ? Call National Grid for more information ➡️ 0800 319 6175

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7 years

Gritters are out tonight! 5pm. Give us some room, and give us a wave :)

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4 years

Our Contact Centre are continuing to answer your queries during this period. They are working remotely and so may need more time to find the answers they need in order to help you. Please be kind, it’s not ok to abuse people doing their jobs.

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5 years

We have 133 wildlife verges across East Sussex. Many species of wildflowers are currently under threat of extinction so it's important to encourage diversity and protect these species whenever we can. #wildflowers #sussex

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8 years

Salty McSaltface and his gritting chums will be doing their rounds tonight, well... 3am tomorrow morning. Night owls, give us a wave! :)

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5 years

Since the 1930’s, 97% of the UK’s wildflower meadows have been lost. This has had a big effect on pollinating insects. Encouraging wildflowers to bloom along verges in East Sussex can help protect many species of pollinators and encourage wildlife to flourish. #protectthebees

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7 years

The gritters are out again this evening. Primary routes are being treated from 6pm.

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10 years

And some more! http://t.co/C4uGP4G0pL

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2 years

❄️ GRITTING DECISION ❄️ We will be treating primary routes tonight from 6pm.

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6 years

Due to the cold and snowy weather our pothole teams can't complete pothole repairs as planned so instead they help fill grit bins instead.

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10 years

The road between the A27 and Alfriston is closed due to flooding. Please follow the diversion signs #alfriston

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1 year

Gritting at the right time is crucial. We use the latest weather forecasting tech and monitor road surface temps to help us decide where/when to grit. We aim to grit the roads before frost/ice are formed, this is often in the evening or early morning.