FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky transportation crews are starting to treat roadsides around the state for weeds in an effort to improve driver safety and efficient maintenance operations, officials said.
Crews were expected to begin treatment for noxious and nuisance weeds this month, the Transportation Cabinet said in a statement on Tuesday. They are targeting Johnson grass, giant foxtail, Canada thistle, nodding thistle, common teasel, multiflora rose, Amur honeysuckle, poison hemlock, marestail, Japanese knotweed and kudzu.
“Left uncontrolled, noxious weeds can grow so large that they interfere with a driver’s line of vision on highways,” said Transportation Secretary Jim Gray. “Weed maintenance is important in preventing potential damage to pavement and embankments, as well as clogged ditches and drainage problems.”
Motorists are asked to be cautious if they see crews spraying weeds.
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