County councillor Warren Goldsworthy, cabinet member for highways and transport, said: “The map gives people a clearer picture of what’s happening on the road network during winter weather, showing where gritting is taking place and which routes have already been treated.”
However, he warned drivers to take extra care in freezing conditions, even on roads that have been treated because “even after gritting, roads can remain icy in very low temperatures”.
He said: “Traffic is needed to help the salt work, which is why treated roads may still feel slippery at times.”
During the winter period, the council has up to 150 trained drivers available around the clock.
The authority said treating the county’s approximately 1,800 miles (about 2,900km) of priority roads typically takes up to four hours, although this can take longer during severe or prolonged winter weather.