Ice warning for roads in north and west of province on Thursday morning

A Stormont department has issued a warning of ice on roads in the north and west of Northern Ireland on Thursday morning (15th).

A spokesperson for the Department for Infrastructure said main roads likely to hit by ice will be gritted overnight, but urged motorists to take care – especially when travelling on smaller routes that gritters won’t have been round.

Although conditions are not predicted to see a repeat of the New Year's cold snap, seen here, the Department for Infrastructure has warned drivers to watch out for ice on the roads on Thursday morning. Photo: Stephen Davison/Pacemakerplaceholder image
Although conditions are not predicted to see a repeat of the New Year's cold snap, seen here, the Department for Infrastructure has warned drivers to watch out for ice on the roads on Thursday morning. Photo: Stephen Davison/Pacemaker

Said the spokesperson: “Road users are again advised to exercise caution when travelling, particularly when driving on untreated roads.”

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