You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
![Councillor Peter Gould](/image-library/peter-gould-ws-hr-1.xb6cb8b20.jpg?width=470&height=256&fit=crop&quality=75&format=webp)
You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
Obstructions are objects which have been unlawfully placed on or which overhang the public highway.
They can be a hazard for highway users, particularly those who are elderly, blind or disabled. They can also force pedestrians to walk in the road because they cannot pass the obstruction.
The public highway consists of any verge, footway, carriageway, bridleway or footpath whether or not maintained at public expense and over which the public has a right of way.
You can report debris, weeds or mud on the road quickly and easily online using our Highways Reporting Tool.
We take appropriate measures to remove unauthorised obstructions in order to keep roads and footpaths safe and available for use by the public. These include:
When we receive a report of a dangerous obstruction, we aim to deal with the report within 24 hours. Less serious obstructions will be assessed and given an appropriate priority. Sometimes no action will be taken.
Removal of advertising signs which create a nuisance or present a danger to users of the highway may be removed by us but we will take into account the guidelines set down in our Highway Advice Note ESE01 "Advertising signs in the highway" (PDF, 25KB).
You can report problems easily using our Highways Reporting Tool
Find out how to contact us by live chat or phone on our contact page.