Upper Providence Township maintenance vehicles work year round to keep our township roads safe and well maintained and we could use your help! Tree canopies, shrubs and mailboxes at times can be too low to the ground or too close to the street. These pose hazards to our maintenance trucks and your property.
Please keep trees and shrubs clear of roadways and place mailboxes far enough back to prevent damage. Here are some useful tips:
Street Tree & Shrub Maintenance / Sight Clearances: Trees that overhang streets pose a hazard for maintenance trucks and plows. Street trees should be trimmed to at least 14 feet minimal clearance from the tree canopy to the street. Should your street tree canopy pose a hazard, township maintenance crews may need to trim the tree but can only trim the part of the tree that pozes a hazard. It's always best to contact an arborist to trim your tree properly. Shrubs and vegetation on corner properties also pose a sight hazard for our trucks and other road vehicles. Keep sight clearances of at least 15' from the curb by refraining from planting trees or shrubs in that area.
Mailbox Placement: Position your mailbox 41″ to 45″ high from the road surface to the bottom of the mailbox or point of mail entry. Place your mailbox 6″ to 8″ back from the curb. If you do not have a raised curb, contact your local postmaster for guidance.
With your help, we can keep our streets and vehicles in good condition!