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BBC News
14-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Plymouth salt and grit bins face removal from current sites
More than 110 bins filled with salt and grit to protect roads and pavements in Plymouth during wintery conditions have been recommended for removal from their current locations. The affected bins have been proposed for review by Plymouth City Council's housing and community services scrutiny council conducted a review of all grit bins last autumn as their locations had not been report has proposed 112 should be removed, with a further 25 under review; while 81 new locations had been agreed, which would leave 449 across - a reduction of 31 in total, the Local Democracy Reporting Service reported. The panel said all council bins would be yellow and not different colours to prevent confusion. The report proposed that councillors be banned from using living streets grants to buy additional bins in order to bring the number of them under control after a number had been purchased following requests from members of the bin had been scored based on a number of factors, including if the location was near a school or doctors' surgery, had a history of snow-related incidents or a steep plan suggested that all council-owned bins be clearly labelled, given an ID and only be positioned on roads maintained by the scrutiny panel will meet on 23 July to discuss the topic.
CBS News
23-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Guanella Pass closes hours after opening in Colorado mountains due to snow
Just hours after it opened for the season, Guanella Pass closed once again due to winter conditions. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, the pass was closed between I-70 and County Road 62 on Friday morning. After an extensive snow-clearing effort on Thursday, Guanella Pass Road opened. CDOT said that it snowed again Thursday night, leading to the pass closure. Crews open up Guanella Pass Scenic Byway on Friday. Clear Creek County The scenic byway runs 24 miles from Georgetown in Clear Creek County to Grant in Park County. It winds its way above treeline to the top of Guanella Pass, and it has great views of Mount Bierstadt and Mount Blue Sky. During the summer months, the area is popular with hikers and people interested in fishing. Guanella Pass Scenic Byway is also a very popular destination during the fall, when the aspen trees can be seen changing colors. It closes during the winter months. Trail Ridge Road is not anticipated to open over the Memorial Day Holiday weekend. According to Rocky Mountain National Park, snowplow operators faced setbacks over the past week from previous progress. Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park Rocky Mountain National Park Later in the day on Thursday, Independence Pass opened for the 2025 summer season. The road to the top of Mount Blue Sky is closed for maintenance and will not be open until next year.
