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grit

(grit)
Denotes the size of a particle found on the surface of abrasive materials.
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In a statement, Gateshead Council defended their gritting plan, blaming unexpected rain which, they said, had washed away the grit.
Weather is snow joke was particularly for commuters words how bad..
They added that another shift of gritters had been deployed yesterday morning, concentrating on high areas, but said that coverage was "very patchy" and that gritting operations were being slowed down by the weight of traffic.
Snowfall wasn't biggest problem - it was preceding rain which washed away the fresh grit
Advice about dealing with severe weather is available at http://liverpool.gov.uk/crimeprevention-and-emergencies/ extreme-weather/ and gritting information can be found at liverpool.gov.uk/ parking-traveland-roads/ winter-gritting/
CITY ALL SET FOR WINTER WEATHER; Community stations ready for action
But since that delivery, the city's 35 gritting machines have been working round the clock.
COUNCIL IN SOS {Send Our Salt} please
Information beamed from above the clouds to a control centre will mean traffic officials will have precise details of where gritting lorries are at any time.
Spy-in-the-sky knows exactly where gritters are now - and where they're most needed; Hi-tech aid will save lives and workers' time
In December and January, the council had specialist gritting vehicles on the roads 684 times.
Council proves it's got true grit; HARD AT WORK Gritters cover 39,000 miles to keep us moving
"In Lower Hopton there are nine grit bins and Hopton Lane is on a gritting route.
Council's freeze on supplying grit bins; CASH-STRAPPED KIRKLEES SAYS THERE'S LITTLE CHANCE OF MORE
Preparation comes after councils ran out of gritting salt and others with low supplies were forced to cover only a fraction of their highways in 2009.
Region prepares for winter
Councils have to be led by the nose when it comes to the simple things in life - and gritting is one of them.
Get the gritters out early to stop chaos; views
PEOPLE in Sefton keep moaning about the lack of gritting on Sefton's roads.
Truly gritted; You Say Email:letters@liverpoolecho.co.uk
Coventry City Council admit their lorries are still gritting private land despite halving salt levels on city roads to conserve stocks.
FURY OVER PRIVATE COUNCIL GRITTERS; Workmen confronted after residential streets are left untreated

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