Candler residents say NCDOT’s trimming creates new hazards instead of improving safety

CANDLER, N.C. (WLOS) — Some residents in Candler say they are not pleased with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) as the agency works to clear vegetation to increase sight distance and safety for drivers.

Those in the area think things could be done differently.

“Instead of actually helping the roadside be safer, they’re creating hazards,” Candler resident Kim Reynolds told News 13. “They come every three to five years and trim trees along the roadside. We understand the job, why they do it, and we appreciate that.”…

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