You can move around with your keyboard
plus
minus
left
right
Drop pin on the map to start a new report
space
Press space again to adjust the location
space
Start new report here Reposition report here
Back to all reports

Giant Hogweed Growing

Reported via mobile in the Overgrown or obscuring view (NH) category anonymously at 10:20, Tuesday 17 June 2025

Sent to National Highways less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7721659.

On the M11 right before North Weald London Bound just before m11 B 29.2 sight. There is a line of Giant hogweed which is a very dangerous plant. The plant most associated with causing blisters and other skin reactions in the UK. Its toxic sap can lead to burns, blisters, and even long-lasting scarring. The plant's sap contains furocoumarins, which make the skin extremely sensitive to sunlight, leading to phytophotodermatitis and blistering upon exposure.

Letting you know as it could be dangerous for anyone that breaks down or for your colleagues.

Updates

  • Thank you for making your report regarding the Giant Hogweed on the M11 at North Weald. 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.

    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

    State changed to: Internal referral

    Posted by National Highways at 15:31, Tuesday 17 June 2025

This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.