We have a duty to prevent, as far as possible the obstruction of public highways.
Sometimes the highway can become obstructed by fallen branches, trees or other objects following high winds. In those circumstances, we will attend within 24 hours to remove the obstruction.
We will also attend within 24 hours if there is a fuel spillage or other hazardous material on the highway.
Roads, paths and verges can become obstructed by goods, materials, advertisements, stones and a variety of other things placed within the highway.
It is an offence to wilfully obstruct the highway. Where the obstruction causes a significant danger or nuisance to users of the highway we will take enforcement action.
If your fault presents an immediate danger outside our normal hours, call the police on 101.
Report a highway obstruction problem
Abandoned vehicles
If you find an abandoned vehicle that you believe could be stolen, please contact Lincolnshire police on 101 or report online on the Lincolnshire Police website.
If you find an abandoned vehicle that doesn't appear to be stolen, please report it to your District Council.
- Boston Borough Council
- City of Lincoln Council
- East Lindsey District Council
- North Kesteven District Council
- South Kesteven District Council
- South Holland District Council
- West Lindsey District Council
Fallen trees and debris
We have a duty to prevent, as far as possible the obstruction of public highways.
Sometimes the highway can become obstructed by fallen branches, trees or other objects following high winds. In those circumstances, we will attend within 24 hours to remove the obstruction.
If your fault presents an immediate danger outside our normal hours, call the police on 101.
Objects placed on the highway
Anything which obstructs free passage of the highway is an obstruction as defined in the Highways Act 1980. The highway includes roads, footpaths and verges.
Examples of obstructions include:
- Stones
- Mirrors
- Household rubbish
- Building materials
- Advertisements
- Goods
It is an offence to wilfully obstruct the highway. Where the obstruction causes a significant danger or nuisance to users of the highway we will take enforcement action.
If your fault presents an immediate danger outside our normal hours, call the police on 101.
Report objects placed on the highway
Spillages on the highway
We will attend within 24 hours if there is a fuel spillage or other hazardous material on the highway.
If your fault presents an immediate danger outside our normal hours, call the police on 101.