The big picture
At an April 15 meeting, Sugar Land City Council approved a $1.4 million contract with Cedros Paving Services LLC for a citywide sidewalk rehabilitation and replacement project.
The contract comes as the city begins its new sidewalk management program, which aims to help staff identify and prioritize sidewalk maintenance and repairs, said Keisha Seals, assistant director of public works for Sugar Land. The program is guided by sidewalk assessments, arborist input and resident service requests.
“By shifting how the city prioritizes sidewalk repairs, we can better allocate funding toward the most critical infrastructure needs,” she said.
By the numbers
Between 2021-24, the city’s sidewalk maintenance backlog has grown over 69% percent, Seals said. The city currently has over 1,700 requests, with plans to address 900 in 2025.
Additionally, maintenance request wait times have increased to 18-24 months to complete, she said.
What else?
The city is also looking to partner with arborists as 74% sidewalk panels are affected by trees, Seals said. The arborists can help determine if sidewalk panels could be repaired by grinding tree stumps rather than removing them.
Looking ahead
The project will begin in May, with completion expected in January, Seals said.
The contract can be renewed for an additional three years based on budget availability, she said.
