Remaining trees removed from land after Storm Darragh damage
Operation to clear road after storm damage completed
Drone footage shows difference as A436 cleared of trees
Almost 50 trees have been removed along a key route after the road was completely blocked during a storm.
Storm Darragh felled 70 trees alongside the A436 in Bourton-on-the-Water on 7 December 2024, which led to the road being closed between Notgrove and the A429 at Whiteshoots Hill for more than two weeks.
One man broke his pelvis and damage was caused to properties when the trees fell.
Work to remove the remaining trees took place from 14-17 April and 22 April after Gloucestershire County Council worked with the local landowner.
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