Urgent: All Donegal Gritting Routes to Be Treated Tonight

UPDATE: All gritting routes across Donegal will be treated starting at 9 PM tonight, January 6, 2026, as icy conditions are expected to impact road safety. Donegal County Council has issued an urgent advisory for all road users to assume that no road is free of ice.

The council is mobilizing efforts to address the hazardous weather, aiming to ensure safe travel throughout the region. The gritting operations will cover the following key routes:

“Road users are urged to exercise caution and remain vigilant while traveling,” a council spokesperson stated.

The routes include:

• National Primary North
• National Primary Central
• National Primary South
• Inishowen South
• Inishowen East
• Inishowen West
• Milford South
• Milford North
• Cill Ulta East
• Cill Ulta West
• Na Rosa
• Binswilly
• Stranorlar North
• Stranorlar East
• Stranorlar West
• Donegal West
• Donegal North
• Donegal South
• Donegal National Secondary
• Buncrana Town
• Letterkenny Town

This proactive measure comes as weather forecasts predict freezing temperatures and potential ice formation overnight. Residents are encouraged to plan travel accordingly and to check local updates from Donegal County Council for further details.

Stay safe and informed as this situation develops. Share this urgent news with friends and family to ensure everyone is prepared for the icy conditions ahead.