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14/01/2010
Freezing Galway Roads Cause Delays
Drivers are being asked to take extra care as Galway city experiences the worst driving conditions since the beginning of the chilling temperatures.
The freezing fog and icy roads have resulted in two to three-hour delays for motorists attempting to get into the city while huge tailbacks have reached 10km long on most approach roads.
There have also been a number of minor accidents. Council gritters have been in action during the morning, but motorists say the situation is the worst they have ever experienced.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) yesterday renewed its appeal for road users to remain vigilant on the roads as the snow and ice begins to thaw this week.
Road uses were also urged to take extra care in parts of the country that have been affected by flooding, especially in the North West, particularly in the morning period when there is a danger that it may have frozen overnight. This can lead to dangerous driving conditions with 'black ice' making driving extremely hazardous.
Mr. Noel Brett, Chief Executive Officer, RSA said: "There is a danger that road users and particularly motorists may be lulled into a false sense of security as the conditions improve. As well as the obvious danger from lingering patches of snow and ice in sheltered areas, the roads during the thaw will pose an additional set of challenges to road users.
"Specifically motorists need to be aware that the roads will be wet or indeed flooded, increasing the risk of aquaplaning. In addition a build up of grit residue, which has been used in combination with salt, may remain on roads for a few days after the thaw and given the volumes spread, drivers should be aware of the risk of skidding on grit. This is especially true on bends and in the centre of the road where a build up of grit will occur," he said.
(DW/GK)
The freezing fog and icy roads have resulted in two to three-hour delays for motorists attempting to get into the city while huge tailbacks have reached 10km long on most approach roads.
There have also been a number of minor accidents. Council gritters have been in action during the morning, but motorists say the situation is the worst they have ever experienced.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) yesterday renewed its appeal for road users to remain vigilant on the roads as the snow and ice begins to thaw this week.
Road uses were also urged to take extra care in parts of the country that have been affected by flooding, especially in the North West, particularly in the morning period when there is a danger that it may have frozen overnight. This can lead to dangerous driving conditions with 'black ice' making driving extremely hazardous.
Mr. Noel Brett, Chief Executive Officer, RSA said: "There is a danger that road users and particularly motorists may be lulled into a false sense of security as the conditions improve. As well as the obvious danger from lingering patches of snow and ice in sheltered areas, the roads during the thaw will pose an additional set of challenges to road users.
"Specifically motorists need to be aware that the roads will be wet or indeed flooded, increasing the risk of aquaplaning. In addition a build up of grit residue, which has been used in combination with salt, may remain on roads for a few days after the thaw and given the volumes spread, drivers should be aware of the risk of skidding on grit. This is especially true on bends and in the centre of the road where a build up of grit will occur," he said.
(DW/GK)
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