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Winter Driving Information 2010/2011
General Info
Driving in winter conditions involves particular risks and it is therefore advisable to drive with extreme care and avoid unnecessary travel. The following links give important information in relation to winter driving.
Extracts from Winter Services Plan 2010 - 2011
- Winter Treatment Network - County Mayo
- Winter Treatment Network - Ballina
- Winter Treatment Network - Castlebar
- Winter Treatment Network - Westport
Road temperature info is available on the NRA website (external link).
Safety Tips for Driving in Snow and Ice from the RSA (external link)
Safe Winter Driving Information from the NRA (external link - PDF file)
Latest weather info available from Met Eireann (external link) and RTE (external link).
Reports on some road conditions around the county will be available below and on Twitter (Mayo CountyCouncil) when required.
Latest Road Conditions Info
Note: this list is not comprehensive, but is included to provide additional info to road users. Please drive carefully on all of Mayo's roads during this severe weather crisis.
- MayoCoCo: N5/ROSCOMMON: The N5 Roscommon/Mayo Rd has fully reopened in Strokestown following a collision. http://t.co/w92HQlwC -- MayoCoCo (@MayoCoCo)
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:47:54) - MayoCoCo: RT @aaroadwatch: N5/ROSCOMMON: The N5 Roscommon/Mayo Rd has fully reopened in Strokestown following a collision. http://t.co/gWm86KEG
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:43:30) - MayoCoCo: RT @aaroadwatch: ROSCOMMON: The N5 Roscommon/Mayo Rd is closed at Strokestown following a serious collision. Diversions are in place. ht ...
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:49:56) - MayoCoCo: RT @MetEireann: Very cold but clear in most areas this eve with frost setting in quickly & becoming severe overnight. Min temps 0 to -5 deg.
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:50:21) - MayoCoCo: RT @aaroadwatch: Frost and ice causing problems on roads around the country, care needed in particular in Roscommon, Kildare and Meath. ...
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:57:06) - MayoCoCo: RT @MetEireann Temperatures falling quickly this eve, Cold & frosty tonight, lows of 0 to-6C, coldest inland. Cold, dry & bright tomorrow.
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:04:49) - MayoCoCo: RT @aaroadwatch It’s going to be a cold night with lows of -6°C expected. Stopping distances are 10 times longer in ice and snow.
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:56:35) - MayoCoCo: RT @aaroadwatch Wet road conditions in many parts of country tonight.Slow down & increase braking distance when driving on wet roads.
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:47:25) - MayoCoCo: Snow, sleet and wet roads. Not a nice start to the day! What are the road conditions like in your area? Tweet us - not while driving!
(Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:08:50) - MayoCoCo: RT @aaroadwatch Intermittent snow showers in Castlebar, Westport and Ballina. Snow is not sticking but may affect visibility.
(Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:34:54) - MayoCoCo: Persistent rain this eve slowly clearing Ewards as strong winds ease. Wintry showers moving in from Atlantic overnight. Min temps -1 to +2.
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:15:18) - MayoCoCo: RT @RSAIreland Forecast drop in temperature and icy road conditions could catch road users unawares after the recent period of mild weather.
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:14:09) - MayoCoCo: RT @RSAIreland Met Éireann have forecast windy & wet conditions & risk of frost and icy road conditions tonight. See http://t.co/4j90SiEn
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:13:10) - MayoCoCo: RT @GardaTraffic Take care on icy roads today. Driving advice for cold weather on http://t.co/qdFUBZ9v
(Sun, 18 Dec 2011 11:06:36) - MayoCoCo: Planned shutdown on Lough Mask tomorrow, see Mayo co co web site.
http://t.co/JuHAQuyI
(Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:43:35) - MayoCoCo: Burst main repaired. Water switched on at 9pm.
(Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:39:44) - MayoCoCo: Supply is expected to be restored between 7 & 8 pm tonight. Outlying areas may not have supply for a number of hours thereafter. #Ballina
(Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:43:22) - MayoCoCo: Supply will not be restored till at least 7pm. Outlying areas may not have water restored for a number of hours thereafter.
(Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:49:51) - MayoCoCo: Repairs to burst in Ballina are still ongoing, supply not expected to be restored untill mid afternoon at the earliest
(Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:28:22) - MayoCoCo: Repairs burst in Ballina are still ongoing, supply will be restored as soon as possible
(Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:37:14)