City crews to remove trees and replace sidewalks on Railroad Avenue; work expected to run about two months

City Manager Tom Miguel told the Shelton City Council on March 3 that city crews and a contractor will begin removing trees and replacing sidewalks along Railroad Avenue, from 1st to 7th Street, with work expected to take roughly two months.

"We're finally getting movement on that project," Miguel said. He described the contractor's work plan: saw-cut and remove concrete panels, excavate tree roots, install new tree wells with root barriers intended to direct roots downward, and pour new sidewalks. He said the contract requires maintaining a 48-inch accessible path on sidewalks during work.

Miguel named Diversified Holdings as the contractor and warned that occasional disruptions should be expected when equipment is operating. He said crews aim to complete the work before major summer events and that staff will continue to update the public as work progresses.

Council members asked about markings on trees and sidewalk panels; Miguel said letter and number markings are part of the contractor’s plan set used to identify specific panels or trees for removal.

The council was also told staff will contact businesses on Olympic Highway North about an upcoming public meeting on proposed improvements (staff proposed canceling the March 10 study session to hold the public meeting at 6 p.m. in the civic center main room).