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<p>National Highways is committed to reporting its litter performance annually to
the Department and to the Highways Monitor as part of the second Road Investment Strategy
performance specification.</p><p> </p><p>National Highways reports the percentage
of the Strategic Road Network which is predominately free of litter, refuse or detritus
apart from some small items, in line with the Code of practice on litter and refuse
published by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. For 2021/22 National
Highways reported that 60.8% of its network met the above definition, this was an
improvement from 49.2% reported for 2020/21. The performance for 2022/23 will be published
later this summer.</p><p> </p><p>The performance specification does not cover verge
maintenance specifically. However, National Highways carry out inspection and maintenance
requirements adhering to standards covered in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.</p><p>
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