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Overhanging and broken branches to tree(s) along Ringwood Road: Service Road
Sent to National Highways less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 5821370.
Good Morning
I note my previous report was closed, please see the report from February 2024 below, to mote I was hit by a falling branch. Thefe are a number of trees which are overgrown along the road , debris snd branches fall very close to parked cars. Can you please advise on outcome from previous report as note it has been closed. Thank you Reported via mobile in the Overgrown or obscuring view (NH) category anonymously at 19:59, Friday 23 February 2024
Sent to National Highways less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 5622559 The tree branches are overhanging and dangerous adjacent side of road to number Ringwood Road service road. I was hit on the back by a falling large branch from the tree getting into my car. There are loose branches visible. Debris has been found by cars parked on the road. There is also a further overhanging tree nearby. Bus also come down Ringwood Road. Debris noted this year, enquiry made to Dorset Council and have been awaiting a response who advise belong to National Highways
Updates
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Thank you for making your report. We have asked our inspection team to attend this location and assess the issue.
If any work is needed, they will arrange for this to happen. Should no immediate work be required we will continue to monitor this during our regular inspections.
Although we always aim to complete repairs as quickly as possible, timescales do vary as we try to minimise disruption to customers by combining activities into single closures and always ensuring the safety of our people.
Kind regards National Highways
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Thank you for your report concerning overgrown vegetation. We’re so sorry to hear about the falling branch.
We’ve carried out an inspection of the trees but currently this isn’t causing any safety concerns and work isn’t required. Unless the branches overhang the pedestrian accesses by more than 2.4m we will not prune them. You can read more about our trees policy on our website.
We will continue to monitor this and will arrange any work if the situation changes. If you require any further update on this issue our Customer Contact Centre is available 24 hours a day at:
• 0300 123 5000
• info@nationalhighways.co.uk
Kind regards
National Highways
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