Island Roads will deploy its fleet of gritters across the Isle of Wight for the second consecutive night tonight (Friday) as temperatures are once again forecast to fall below freezing.
Following the first gritting run of the 2026/27 winter season last night, the Island’s highways contractor has confirmed that a further salt run will commence at 19:00 this evening.
Road surface temperatures are expected to dip below 0c overnight, prompting the decision to treat the Island’s main routes once again.
As previously reported by Island Echo, the Island experienced its first frost of the season overnight, with temperatures plunging to -3.3c near Shalfleet. Other areas also recorded sub-zero temperatures, including Godshill (-2.4c), Carisbrooke (-2.3c) and Newport (-1.9c), according to IW Met Service.
Motorists are being urged to drive with caution, particularly on untreated roads and in rural areas where icy patches may form.
You can find out which roads are treated by visiting https://www.islandecho.co.uk/gritting-routes/.
Find out more about how Island Roads prepares for freezing weather and keeps the Island moving in our behind-the-scenes video below.
