Dying roadside trees pose safety risk

DEVELOPING SAFETY CONCERN ALONG LOCAL ROADWAYS

ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN IN COMING YEAR

Rt. 309 on Blue Mountain
 

 

In my travels along local rural roadways  I see large numbers of trees that have recently died. Much of this is probably a result of the gypsy moth infestation some years ago. I see this problem along 309 on the blue mountain, parts of Mountain Road and others. I believe these trees have died in the past year and may not pose an immediate risk, but by next year these trees are going to start falling on the highway and possibly motorists. Some of these trees are large enough to crush cars and their occupants. This situation should be brought to the attention of Penn dot and the local road supervisors. Waiting for these trees to start droppings will be like Russian Roulette for Motorists..