HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.11.24 BSC - Press Release- Midway Road Tree WorkFrom:McAfee-Bowersox, Miranda
Subject:Press Release- Midway Road Tree Work
Date:Wednesday, April 10, 2024 3:23:29 PM
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 10, 2024
CONTACT
Ashley Russo-Morey
Administrative Coordinator
(530) 538-7681
PublicWorksDept@buttecounty.net
MIDWAY ROAD TREE WORK
Midway Road - Tree work is scheduled to start on Midway Road between Hegan Lane and the Town of Durham on April 15,
2024 and is expected to be complete by June 20, 2024. Crews will work diligently to minimize traffic disruptions and complete
the work within the specified timeframe. Work hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. To ensure
the safety of both motorists and workers, traffic control measures will be implemented throughout the duration of the
project. Motorists are advised to exercise caution, follow posted signage, and consider alternate routes to avoid delays.
Tree pruning work will raise the tree canopy over the road surface to increase clearance and remove damaged and dead
limbs. Pruning will help to reduce falling limbs and branches that are a hazard to the traveling public. Additionally, the County
certified arborist identified 11 trees as being diseased or dying. Diseased or dying trees can serve as a breeding ground for
pests and diseases, potentially affecting the health of nearby trees. Diseased or dying trees can also be susceptible to collapse,
posing a significant safety risk. Keeping the health and safety of Butte County residents in mind, the 11 diseased or dying trees
are scheduled for removal during this project.
Butte County recognizes that this tree work may cause an inconvenience to residents and businesses in the affected areas.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we strive to enhance the overall health of this resource. The long-term
benefits of this work will include increased visibility to roadside signs, reduced hazards for falling limbs and branches, and help
to reduce disease through the tree's canopy.
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Miranda Bowersox
Communications/Public Information Officer
Butte County Administration
25 County Center Drive, Oroville Ca. 95965
T. 530.552.3320 M. 530.282.2146
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