Colchester City Council has removed almost 14 tonnes of waste that was dumped on the A12 in a four-night operation.
Seven council officers from the Street Care and Safety team removed 3.7 tonnes of waste from the roadside, including 19 tyres and 13 abandoned road signs.
A mechanical road sweeper supported the operation and cleared around 10 tonnes of material from the carriageway.
The work covered the Ipswich-bound carriageway from junction 26 to junction 29 and the London-bound carriageway from junction 29 back to junction 26.
Commenting on the clean-up, Cllr Martin Goss, Portfolio Holder for Waste, Neighbourhoods and Leisure, said: “I know people expect the roads they use every day to be safe, clean and well looked after, and this work goes a long way towards making that happen.”
“It might not always be visible while it’s taking place, but clearing litter and dumped items from major routes like the A12 really does make a difference for residents and everyone travelling through the area.”
“I want to thank our street care teams who carried out this hard work overnight to keep disruption to a minimum. Their effort and commitment play a vital role in looking after our shared spaces and taking pride in Colchester.”
