Kent cuts back – to improve road safety

18 January 2010

Kent Highway Services has begun a six week campaign to cutback trees and bushes obscuring road signs in order to improve the safety of motorists and other road users.

Work started on Monday 18 January and should be completed by the end of February – before the bird-nesting season.

Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Environment, Highways and Waste Nick Chard said:

“We are clearing overhanging branches and vegetation around road signs to make our roads and pavements safer for all those who use them. We are doing this very important work in January–February time so that birds are not disturbed while they nest.” 

Crews will be out in Shepway, Ashford, Swale, Thanet, Maidstone and Sevenoaks, initially concentrating on main routes and known problem areas, before moving on to secondary routes, depending on the time and budget available.

Anyone wanting to report a problem with overgrown vegetation should call our 24 hour helpline on 08458 247 800.