Sidewalk Repair

Did you receive a sidewalk safety notice?

 

The Engineering Department conducts an annual inspection of sidewalks to identify tripping hazards and notifies the responsible party of necessary repairs to ensure the safety of Aspen pedestrians.

If you received a Sidewalk Repair Notice, it means the sidewalk adjacent to your property requires repair. To view a photo of the specific hazard, search for the address listed at the top of your notice here:

Sidewalk Repair Deficiency Map using colored dots to depict types of sidewalk defects

Property owners are responsible for the maintenance and repair of sidewalk in front of, abutting or servicing their property. We ask that you complete the necessary repairs to your sidewalk within 90 days to help keep our city sidewalks safe and accessible to all.


2025 Concrete Curb, Gutter, and ADA Ramp Replacement Project:

We want to inform you about upcoming construction work as part of the Concrete Curb and Gutter Replacement Project and ADA Ramp Improvement Project. This work is essential for maintaining and improving our city's infrastructure and will take place over approximately six weeks, beginning April 1, 2025. 

Project Details: 

Curb and Gutter Replacement: 

  • This project will repair necessary street drainage infrastructure ahead of scheduled asphalt paving. 
  • This project will begin on the North side of E Durant Ave extending to the West side of S Original St will be affected. 

ADA Ramp Improvements: 

  • Six ADA ramps will be replaced to meet accessibility standards, ensuring safer pedestrian access for all. 
  • Work will begin on Durant Ave before moving to Original St. 

Construction Impacts: 

  • Duration: Approx. six weeks, starting April 1, 2025. 
  • Work Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM (expect construction noise during these times). 

Alley Closure:  

  • The alley behind City Market will be closed for approximately one week; however, residents can access it from the parking lot side. 
  • Parking spots in the alley will not be impacted. 
  • Cooper and Original Streets will remain unaffected. 

Paving Work: 

Following the curb, gutter, and ramp improvements, asphalt resurfacing will take place in late May or early June. This portion of the project will last approximately two days per block. 

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete these critical infrastructure improvements. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

  1. Hazardous Sidewalks
  2. Repairs to My Sidewalk

The City of Aspen Municipal Code 21.16.090 describes a sidewalk as being hazardous if it exhibits one or more of the following characteristics:

  • Concrete that is spalling or crumbling;
  • Vertical displacement of the adjoining sidewalk section is in excess of one half (1/2) of an inch;
  • Lateral displacement of adjoining sidewalk section is in excess of one half (1/2) inch; or
  • Sidewalk has a transverse slope in excess of one (1) inch per foot, or the combination of transverse or longitudinal grade is insufficient for adequate drainage of the sidewalk causing accumulation of water and ice.