Critically needed roadwork is slowly starting as the “sidewalk gap” gets filled first. Trees previously flagged for removal in green have new red X’s today. [photo 1] Several previously unmarked trees have red X’s as the sidewalk area gets flagged, including an otherwise healthy tree that provides shade and seating at the bus stop. [photo 2] Yet no red or green could be found on the tree held up by phone lines. [photo 3]
[photo 4] is looking north on Newport at corner of Riverwood. Drainage from Riverwood to Alexandria is almost non-existent as the road levels out. We have not gotten any word as to what will be done to improve that when the sidewalks will add more impervious area uphill. We also have gotten no information on when the actual roadwork will start. The tree held up by phone lines is right over the edge of our property line at 2053 Newport. We think it may have started as a city tree but now leans back far enough to not look like it is.
