Sidewalk Replacements
Project Summary
Since 2018, the City has hired contractors to replace around 3,000 linear feet of sidewalk each year. The City marks the locations to be removed and replaced, then the contractor performs the work. In most cases, the sidewalk is being replaced because adjacent tree roots have lifted the sidewalk, causing trip hazards. In order to combat this issue, roots are trimmed, and a product called TripStop is installed to prevent future displacement. City crews replace additional sidewalks on an emergency basis.
Please note that neither the existing nor new concrete is "colored" concrete. While there is some limestone-based concrete around the city, most of the concrete contains Meramec sand and gravel, which provides the orange/brown look. While the new concrete initially appears to be a bright white, over time, the color mellows and the top layer of cement wears off, revealing the brown sand and gravel underneath.
Please note that neither the existing nor new concrete is "colored" concrete. While there is some limestone-based concrete around the city, most of the concrete contains Meramec sand and gravel, which provides the orange/brown look. While the new concrete initially appears to be a bright white, over time, the color mellows and the top layer of cement wears off, revealing the brown sand and gravel underneath.
The 2022 Project will occur in Royal Acres Subdivision. The Board has budgeted $200,000 in order to address all trip hazards in the neighborhood. Bids were opened 2/7/22, with Kingsland Concrete the lowest of four bidders. The Board of Aldermen awarded the contract at their 2/14/22 meeting
Project Update and Schedule
Kingsland is working their way through the subdivision, currently working on Dunroyal and Fawnroyal. After pouring the new sidewalks and stripping the forms, they will backfill and spread grass seed. Please be patient and give them time to do that work.
The Street Division can grind trip hazards or replace sidewalk slabs in extenuating circumstances. Call Public Works at 835-6130 to report a trip hazard.
Updated 6/16/22