M11 between junctions 6 and 14 landscaping work
We're cutting down and removing diseased trees suffering from ash dieback disease from the M11 between junctions 6 and 14. We will be replanting new trees of other native species that have been carefully chosen to ensure local habitats flourish.
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22 October 2024
Phase one begins November 2024
We’re planning essential landscaping work at 19 locations on the M11 between junctions 6 and 14. This will involve cutting down and removing diseased trees along the M11, before replanting with native trees. We plan to carry out the work in two phases. The first phase is to cut and clear, and the second is to plant.
We plan to complete both phases over approximately 3 months between Monday 4 November 2024 and February 2025. We will work between 9pm and 5am on weeknights only, weather permitting.
Why are we cutting down the trees?
The trees being removed are infected by the fungal disease known as Ash Dieback. This disease causes the deterioration and eventual death of ash trees. Management of the disease is a crucial part of our maintenance, to control and reduce the spread of the disease to other tree species along the M11. If the infected and dead trees are not removed, they may eventually pose a safety hazard.
What will the impact be?
There is likely to be noise from the upcoming work, particularly during the cutting phase. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. To minimise its impact, we aim to schedule the noisiest activities at the beginning of each shift. We greatly appreciate your understanding and patience as we carry out this essential work.
Project information
Overview
There are 19 sites in total on the M11 between junctions 6 and 14 where we’ll be removing diseased trees.
We’ll do the work in phases. The first phase will include cutting and clearing the affected trees. The second phase will involve replanting with native trees.
To carry out the work safely, we will use lane closures to manage the flow of traffic. This means no diversions are needed.
Benefits
The trees being removed are infected by the fungal disease known as Ash Dieback.
This disease causes the deterioration and eventual death of ash trees. Management of the disease is a crucial part of our maintenance, to control and reduce the spread of the disease to other tree species along the M11.
If the infected and dead trees are not removed, they may eventually pose a safety hazard.
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