Hauliers Say Overgrown Hedges on Rural Roads 'Dangerous'

Irish truckers rage that overgrown hedges are causing 'significant' accidents

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is calling on local authorities to ensure that roadside hedges are cut back

Hauliers say overgrown hedges on rural roads 'dangerous'

Road hauliers have said the lack of hedgerow management on rural roads is leading to a significant number of road traffic incidents.

High hedges: complaining to the council

Hedgerow mapping with high resolution satellite imagery to support policy initiatives at national level

Hedgerows provide habitat and food for a wide range of species and play a crucial role for biodiversity in agricultural landscapes. In addition, hedge…

Dublin Hauliers Warn of Dangerous Hedgerows Causing Costly and Hazardous Road Conditions

Hauliers across Ireland,  including operators in Dublin’s commuter belt and surrounding counties, are warning that untrimmed roadside hedges are creating major road safety hazards and driving up operating costs. The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has slammed local authorities for what it calls “continual inaction” on managing overgrown vegetation along rural and regional roads, which is leading to traffic accidents, blocked signs, and tho…