Can the sidewalks on my block that have buckled because of tree roots growing under them be repaired?
One solution is to apply an asphalt patch to smooth out any tripping hazards that may exist. Request this work from the Mayor’s call center by asking for a sidewalk patch. Another solution is to replace the sidewalk completely; however, a significant quantity of tree roots may be lost during this procedure. Consequently, trees may have to be removed. If enough roots are lost to construction, the tree can no longer support or feed itself and it will eventually die. Therefore, sometimes trees are removed as a precautionary measure. The Urban Forestry Administration works as closely as it can with DDOT’s Infrastructure Project Management Administration (IPMA) to save trees that exist where new sidewalk is being installed. In general, sidewalk/tree root conflicts are a price that must be paid for tree-lined streets. Neither the construction, nor the tree care industry, have come up with viable, cost effective solutions to this age-old problem.
One solution is to apply an asphalt patch to smooth out any tripping hazards that may exist. Request this work from the Mayor’s call center by asking for a sidewalk patch. Another solution is to replace the sidewalk completely; however, a significant quantity of tree roots may be lost during this procedure. Consequently, trees may have to be removed. If enough roots are lost to construction, the tree can no longer support or feed itself and it will eventually die. Therefore, sometimes trees are removed as a precautionary measure. The Urban Forestry Administration works as closely as it can with DDOT’s Infrastructure Project Management Administration (IPMA) to save trees that exist where new sidewalk is being installed. In general, sidewalk/tree root conflicts are a price that must be paid for tree-lined streets. Neither the construction, nor the tree care industry, have come up with viable, cost effective solutions to this age-old problem. The best way to avoid these conflicts is to pl
