FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 5, 2025
City of Charlottesville Partners With Precision Safe Sidewalks to Eliminate Trip Hazards and Improve Pedestrian Safety
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City of Charlottesville is partnering with Precision Safe Sidewalks to improve accessibility and safety across the City's sidewalk network. Beginning this month, citywide repairs will be performed utilizing a horizontal saw cutting process to remove trip hazards caused by vertical height displacement between concrete sidewalk panels. The project will continue the City's commitment to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for accessible routes and to improve walkability in neighborhoods, business districts, and other public areas.
The work, which is scheduled to begin on November 18, will present minimal disruptions compared to more traditional concrete repair methods as the existing concrete is preserved - grinding down uneven surfaces to create a smooth compliant slope for safer travel. This environmentally friendly approach reduces waste, avoids costly replacement, and restores safe pedestrian access more efficiently.
What to Expect:
- Crews will move block by block through designated areas of the City.
- At each location, 10–15 sidewalk panels will be temporarily closed for approximately 10–15 minutes each.
- During active work, residents and businesses can expect brief noise and minimal dust.
- Work zones will be clearly marked, and pedestrian detours will be provided as needed.
- Crews will continue progressing rapidly through the right-of-way to minimize disruption.
For additional information about this sidewalk improvement program, please contact the City of Charlottesville Public Works Department:
- Phone: 434-970-3830
- Email: pwinfo@charlottesville.gov
Media Contact
Jonathan Dean
Public Service Manager
Charlottesville Public Works
434-970-3900
deanjo@charlottesville.gov