Tall grass obstructs motorists, other road users’ view

Zim Now Writer

Tall grass that is growing on roadsides and around intersections in Bulawayo is compromising visibility for motorists and other road users, resulting in accidents.

Several intersections in suburbs such as Kumalo, Parklands, Magwegwe and Queens Park East have uncut grass that obstructs motorists’ view, making it hard to see pedestrians and oncoming traffic.

It is the responsibility of council to cut the grass, whose growth has been speeded up by the current rains. Some road signs have been buried by the tall grass.

Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association secretary for administration Thembelani Dube said the BCC should cut the grass and make sure the roads are clear and safe for people.

Dube also said the situation is like this every time the rainy season starts, with the grass growing and obstructing the view of drivers.

He added that although it is council responsibility, people should cut grass near their homes.

“However, residents shouldn’t watch grass growing near their yards and not cut it because the BCC is responsible. We should all help each other and cut the grass near our homes,” he said.