A reduced schedule of cutting on roadside verges is to continue in Northern Ireland, in the absence of an agreed budget
.
To maintain sightlines at junctions and prevent the obstruction of road signs cutting in those areas will happen at least twice a year,The Department of Infrastructure has said one cut will be carried out late in the growing season on lighter-trafficked rural roads.
"This new approach aims to maintain the right balance between road safety and the control of grass and weeds while achieving a greater focus on environmental protection," said Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Reduced grass verge cutting to continue in Northern IrelandThe reduced roadside schedule, in the absence of an agreed budget, is welcomed by conservationists.
Læs mere »
Tributes paid following sudden death of Northern Ireland football fanAndrew was a 'very popular' member of Magheraveely Northern Ireland supporters club in Co Fermanagh
Læs mere »
Northern Lights sightings 'likely' in Scotland, England and Northern IrelandThe Met Office has predicted 'significant space weather activity' tonight.
Læs mere »
Scottish Government demands urgent meeting with Chancellor over tax proposalsThe Scottish Government has asked for an urgent meeting with the Chancellor to discuss 'reversing the damaging effects of the UK Government's tax proposals'
Læs mere »
Analysis: Spectacle of Ireland's Future event is statement of intent'Whether it is Northern Ireland or Scotland, it is clear that questions over the United Kingdom's constitutional future are not going away'
Læs mere »