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Layton reports substantial completion of St. Petersburg sidewalk project after extensive root removal
Summary
Public works told the council the multiweek sidewalk project repairing sidewalks lifted by tree roots is substantially complete; crews removed more concrete than expected, replaced hundreds of ADA ramps and removed 206 hazardous trees, and staff will follow up with property owners about assessment payments.
Public works staff reported the St. Petersburg Drive sidewalk replacement project is substantially complete at the June 19 meeting, but said the extent of underground tree roots and related utility conflicts increased the scope beyond original estimates.
Staff described the work: crews removed damaged sidewalks, excised large tree roots that had lifted concrete and pinched irrigation and conduit lines, replaced 5,633 feet of sidewalk (more than initially estimated), replaced and repaired…
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