The service provided within Falkirk Council will be based partly on the class of road but mainly on the Road's importance as a traffic route both in terms of total traffic volume and the volume of public transport.
The priorities and the relevant road types and classes are defined below together with the relevant treatment standards and operational times.
Priority 1 roads
Road type
Within Falkirk Council the Priority 1 roads comprise the following:
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principal routes (in Falkirk these are effectively the A class roads)
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routes to main emergency service establishments
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major bus routes
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main urban traffic routes
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the most important of the routes to most schools
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pay-and-display car parks
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park and ride bus routes and facilities on the days these are operational
Treatment and times
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Precautionary salt treatment 24 hours per day.
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Treatment of ice 24 hours per day.
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Clearance of snow 24 hours per day.
Priority 2 roads
Road type
Within Falkirk Council the Priority 2 roads comprise the following:
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identified roads of secondary importance as traffic routes
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main urban spine roads into housing and industrial areas
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important rural routes
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Falkirk Council surfaced non pay-and-display car parks
Treatment and times
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Any treatment on Priority 2 roads will normally be carried out between 05:30-22:00 hours.
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Precautionary salt treatment on receipt of a specific instruction from the Duty Manager.
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Treatment of ice on receipt of a specific instruction from the Duty Manager.
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Clearance of snow on receipt of a specific instruction from the Duty Manager.
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Treatment will only be carried out on the Priority 2 road network when the general outlook (established from forecasts and other weather information) is that the prevailing ice and / or snow conditions are likely to continue to exist unbroken beyond 24 hours from the initial onset.
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Consideration will be given to rural routes which may not have defrosted in line with urban routes.
Priority 3 roads
Road type
Within Falkirk Council the Priority 3 roads comprise the following:
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identified roads of tertiary importance as traffic routes
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lesser spine roads
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larger cul-de-sacs within housing and industrial areas
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certain roads to less populated rural areas
Treatment and times
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Any treatment on Priority 3 roads will only be carried out between 05:30-22:00 hours. No treatment will be carried out beyond these times.
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No precautionary salt treatment.
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Treatment of Ice on receipt of a specific instruction from the Duty Manager.
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Clearance of Snow on receipt of a specific instruction from the Duty Manager.
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Treatment will only be carried out on the Priority 3 road network when the general outlook (established from forecasts and other weather information) is that the prevailing ice and / or snow conditions are likely to continue to exist unbroken beyond 72 hours from the initial onset.
Priority 4 roads
Road type
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These roads will be treated only in exceptional weather conditions and will require the authorisation of the Roads Manager (Corporate & Commercial).
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Treatment will deal with any remaining areas presenting greater difficulties than general and progressively move onto roads of lesser difficulty.
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A halt to this treatment may be called at any time if, for example, actual or forecast conditions improve or for logistical reasons.
Treatment and times
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Any treatment on Priority 4 roads will only be carried out during working hours (deemed to be 07:30-15:30 hours Monday to Friday inclusive). No treatment will be will be carried out beyond these times.