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Rubish (litter) along the A1 (M)
Sent to National Highways less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8644489.
I would like to raise a further complaint regarding the condition of the A1(M) between Hatfield and Letchworth Garden City, in both northbound and southbound directions (especially between Jct 3 and Jct 9). I have not used this section of the motorway for some time, and I was genuinely shocked by the amount of litter visible along the carriageway and verges. The scale of the rubbish suggests a long-term lack of effective maintenance rather than an isolated issue. As a Polish national who has lived in the UK for many years, I feel compelled to say that such a state of a major motorway would not be acceptable in Poland. Unfortunately, the current condition of this stretch of the A1(M) reflects a broader lack of care — from road users, authorities, and highway maintenance services alike. It gives an impression of no pride being taken in the appearance of the country’s strategic road network. I would like to ask whether there is a planned maintenance and litter clearance programme in place for the A1(M) throughout the year, and if any dates are scheduled for cleaning this section of the motorway. In my view, this time of year is particularly suitable for litter clearance, as vegetation is minimal and access to verges is easier and more effective. I am unable to provide photographs, as I cannot safely use a phone while driving.
Updates
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Thank you for contacting National Highways about litter.
We have passed your report to our local inspector who will review the issue as part of their next safety inspection and arrange any remedial action.
Littering by people is, unfortunately, a behaviour that has a big impact on some parts of our roads. We aim to keep our roads as tidy and free of litter as we can. Our litter picking is carefully planned to try to minimise the impact it has on road users and the safety of our people.
Litter picks often require lane closures, which are disruptive to traffic flow. To help reduce the frequency of this disruption, where we can, we usually combine our reactive litter picks with other maintenance work which can result in what appears to be a delayed response.
Please Note: The Fix-my-Street platform is purely a reporting tool for defects. If you wish to make a follow up enquiry regarding maintenance schedules etc>: Please use this link to send your enquiry info@nationalhighways.co.uk
Our Customer Contact Centre will then be able to direct your enquiry to the team most suited to assist you.
Kind regards National Highways
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