Operation to clear road after storm damage completed

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.

In December, the county council worked with a contractor to clear the road.

At the time, an additional 40 trees were felled "to ensure the safety of road users and residents", the council said.