Slippery Underfoot Conditions on Broughty Ferry Roads and Pathways

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The snow and freezing conditions in Broughty Ferry yesterday, left stretches of untreated roads and pavements deceptively slippery.

When I went out to Church on Sunday morning, the overnight snow was beginning to melt.  In the late afternoon, I ventured out for a dog walk along to the Stannergate on the coastal pathway. At this time, I felt the significant drop in temperature and noticed that this had led to icy patches on side roads and pavements. Many of these slippery sections of roads or paths did not at first glance appear to be hazardous. It was only when one got up close that it was apparent that there was a thin layer of icing on a section of road or path to catch out the unwary and send them sprawling.

These slippery underfoot conditions are particularly hazardous for older people. I have written to the Council to ask that the pavement gritter is sent to Broughty Ferry on Monday morning.