Met Office

OpenRoad

Minimise the effects of weather on the roads with OpenRoad.

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With the variable weather we face in the UK, keeping the roads open can be challenging during winter and summer.

OpenRoad is a package of selectable road weather forecast products by climatic domain or area that can be chosen to suit your operational needs and budget.

How OpenRoad can help you

OpenRoad provides accurate and reliable road specific forecasts enabling you to:

  • Reduce operational expenditure with more cost-effective use of grit supplies.
  • Minimise the effect of adverse weather on your road network
  • Minimise your exposure to risk and increase your confidence in your decision making

Did you know?

We also offer the Highways Agency Weather Information Service (HAWIS) for Highways Agency contractors.

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  • Route Based Forecasting

    Road

    Services designed to help you to plan for, manage and minimise the effects of the weather on your operations.

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    Route Based Forecasting

    Enabling you to make the right decisions so your roads flow freely and safely.

  • Optimising your routes

    Route optimisation

    Maximise efficiency with a consultancy review of your operations and climatology

  • Forecasts and warnings to maintain safety levels

    Bridges

    Helping you make important decisions to ensure safety

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