A second round of verge cutting is set to begin shortly in Worcestershire to keep roads clear and safe for all users.
Worcestershire County Council said that despite a season of slower growth due to hot and dry weather, planned maintenance will go ahead to protect visibility, control weeds, and reduce hazards across the road network.
Councillor Tom Wells, cabinet member for highways and transport, said: “We experienced an exceptionally hot and dry summer, which has resulted in slower vegetation growth than we would normally expect at this time of the year.
“However, it remains important that we carry out our planned verge maintenance to help maintain visibility for road users, control weeds such as ragwort and keep the highway network safe.”
During necessary lane closures on dual carriageways, the council will also carry out additional maintenance work such as litter picking, road sweeping, gully cleansing, road marking, stud replacement, carriageway patching, and tree works.
Combining these tasks helps minimise disruption while ensuring the road network remains properly maintained, it said.
Residents wishing to report an overgrown verge or other vegetation issues can do so on the dedicated pages of the county council website.
