Giant hogweed???

I’ve been watching these plants for the last few years.  They are on the slip road between the M61 on to the M62 (South).  They are very tall and on the driver’s side.  Very awkward to shoot.  

They look a bit dead now, probably the heat at the moment.  

Very hot so we went to the Trafford centre for a walk.  Also bought a handheld fan!