V-DOT drastically cut its mowing budget to save money, cutting it's mowing budget in half from $42M to $22M. As a result, they're mowing a maximum of three times between April and October. In other words, cutting brush enough to keep it from becoming a hazard, and but not enough to keep it looking tidy.
Now, AAA Mid-Atlantic and some drivers say the grass is getting so overgrown, it's become a road hazard. They say it hasn't caused more accidents this year, but if something isn't done about it soon, it just might.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says they've been getting tons of complaints about high grass in median strips and along the shoulders of highways across the state.
"Trying to make a left turn, and you're sight line is blocked by grass and a car is coming down the highway, it's a very dangerous situation", says AAA Mid-Atlantic spokesperson, John Townsend.
Also you've got more animals nesting in the high grass, and an increased fire risk which is something on the minds of many during the current drought.
"So, it behooves us to take this seriously and be proactive in cutting grass", says Townsend.
Despite all the complaints, a spokesperson for Governor Bob McDonnell released this statement saying, "The governor appreciates the work V-DOT is doing to maintain Virginia's medians and roadsides in a tight budget".
Now, AAA Mid-Atlantic and some drivers say the grass is getting so overgrown, it's become a road hazard. They say it hasn't caused more accidents this year, but if something isn't done about it soon, it just might.
AAA Mid-Atlantic says they've been getting tons of complaints about high grass in median strips and along the shoulders of highways across the state.
"Trying to make a left turn, and you're sight line is blocked by grass and a car is coming down the highway, it's a very dangerous situation", says AAA Mid-Atlantic spokesperson, John Townsend.
Also you've got more animals nesting in the high grass, and an increased fire risk which is something on the minds of many during the current drought.
"So, it behooves us to take this seriously and be proactive in cutting grass", says Townsend.
Despite all the complaints, a spokesperson for Governor Bob McDonnell released this statement saying, "The governor appreciates the work V-DOT is doing to maintain Virginia's medians and roadsides in a tight budget".
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