The local woman had contacted the Roads Service, which falls under the auspices of the Department for Infrastructure, to raise concerns about overgrown grass verges in the area off the Knockmore Road, but also about how low the trees were hanging along the footpath, causing people to have to stoop to avoid the branches. “I have been on to the council and to Roads Service and no-one is listening,” said the local resident. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
" People have to duck their heads going under the trees or they get hit in the face. "I am concerned about my 19 year old granddaughter walking at night because the trees block out so much of the light from the street lamps. “The branches are almost touching the grass.
"It is a health and safety issue,” she added. A spokesperson for the Department for Infrastructure said the grass in the area had been cut at the beginning of May. They also said they would carry out an assessment of the trees and carry out remedial work if needed.
Advertisement Advertisement “Grass cutting operations are carried out by the Department specifically for road safety reasons and not for cosmetic or amenity purposes,” she said. "Our approach focuses on protecting wildlife and promoting biodiversity, without compromising on roads safety. "Areas that are needed for road safety purposes, such as for sight lines at j.
