Our Transportation Department has started work on a large-scale sidewalk replacement project in Logan Heights, City Heights and other Southeastern San Diego communities.  

A contractor will be removing and replacing 478 locations of damaged sidewalk, many of which were broken by tree roots.  

Work will include root removal, curb and gutter replacement, bringing sidewalks up to accessibility standards, tree planting, installation of root barriers, and more. 

Residents and visitors use over 4,5000 miles of sidewalks across the city. The Transportation Department is responsible for the cost of maintaining sidewalks fronting City-owned property or damage caused by heat expansion, City utility work, grade subsidence and trees within the public right-of-way.  

Normal sidewalk wear and tear and damage caused by private trees are the responsibility of property owners, who can take advantage of the City's Safe Sidewalks Program to help offset the cost of repairs.