In this section
- Introduction
- Working Safely on the Highway
- General Areas of Responsibility
- Highway Verges
- Hedges and Trees
- Roadside Ditches and Channels
General Areas of Responsibility
A general indication of responsibilities is indicated on the diagram below although there may be some exceptions to this in particular cases.
Roadside boundary trees and hedges are the responsibility of the adjacent landowner.
Roadside ditch responsibility of the adjacent landowner.
Verge responsibility of the Highway Authority.
Grip cut in verge by the Highway Authority to assist with road drainage.
Hedges and verges provide valuable habitat and the Environmental (Wales) Act 2016 places management duties on the highway authority and landowners.
