RCT Mountain Roads Remain Closed
February 5, 2009
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has decided that the three main mountain roads in the county borough will remain closed tonight (Thursday, February 5th).
Following heavy snow fall in parts of the county borough last night, further snow is expected this evening, some of which may also be heavy on higher grounds.
Today main routes in Rhondda Cynon Taf remain passable with care after staff worked throughout the night to keep them clear. However the three mountain roads of Y Bwlch, Rhigos and Maerdy remain closed due to ice.
Owing to fears that the Council’s stock levels of salt could become low by the weekend, it has been decided to keep the three roads closed again tonight. This decision with be reviewed on Friday morning (February 6th).
The Council is currently in negotiations with the Welsh Assembly Government and neighbouring authorities to acquire further stocks of salt as further snowfall is expected on Sunday.
Emergency services, such as hospitals and fire stations will remain clear as a priority.
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