In April, the council reported the tree on Wade Street had been removed, along with plans to remove other potentially dangerous trees along a curve on BC Grant Road.
Hazardous tree on Wade Street removed
A tree that had grown into the road on Wade Street, flagged as a safety hazard, has been removed after residents raised concerns over two council meetings.
April 14, 2026: Removal of dangerous trees on BC Grant Road and Wade St
At a glance
What this means now
The story
In February, the Alto Town Council discussed a tree on Wade Street that had grown into the road, noting it needed attention as a safety hazard.
By March, a resident asked the council about the status of the tree and road issue on Wade Street, calling it very dangerous.
In April, the council reported the tree on Wade Street had been removed, along with plans to remove other potentially dangerous trees along a curve on BC Grant Road.
What happened
How this issue got here
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DiscusseddiscussedRemoval of dangerous trees on BC Grant Road and Wade St
potential dangerous trees on BC Grant Road will be removed from the curve and
the big tree on Wade St has been removed
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Removal of dangerous trees on BC Grant Road and Wade St
potential dangerous trees on BC Grant Road will be removed from the curve and the big tree on Wade St has been removed
DiscusseddiscussedTree and road hazard on Wade Street
asked about the status of the tree and road issue
on Wade Street stating that it is very dangerous
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Tree and road hazard on Wade Street
asked about the status of the tree and road issue on Wade Street stating that it is very dangerous
DiscusseddiscussedWade Street tree growing into road, safety hazard
Wade Street tree issue that has grown into the
road needs attention since it is a safety hazard
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Wade Street tree growing into road, safety hazard
Wade Street tree issue that has grown into the road needs attention since it is a safety hazard
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