Lincolnshire snow: Drivers urged to stay off roads

Snow overnight is causing problems on the roads, but not everyone is complaining

Police are warning people not to drive on the roads in Lincolnshire after heavy snowfall overnight.

The county's force said some routes towards the east coast were blocked, and people should take extra care.

In a post on X, it said: "Some roads are unpassable in Lincoln and heading to the east coast.

"If you have to drive, take time, leave plenty of space from the car in front, and go carefully." A Met Office warning for snow and ice is in place.

The worst-affected areas are the Wolds, Lincoln and Grantham.

Lincolnshire County Council said its snow ploughs had been out and about

Richard Davies, executive member for highways at Lincolnshire County Council, said gritters were out from 17:00 GMT on Saturday, with four snow ploughs driving around the area.

He said they covered 43 routes - a third of the road network - which equates to 1,500 miles (2,414km).

"I think it was a bit more [snow] in parts than we expected," he said.

"I've spoken to colleagues this morning who have got no snow and then 10 miles up the road there's people with a couple of inches.

"We've also deployed our super plough to some of the very hilly regions. It's just a very big snow plough!"

The Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice is in place until 12:00 GMT on Monday, when rain is forecast.

Many of the roads in Lincoln are affected by snow and ice

The Met Office warning for snow and ice is in place until Monday