I notified the Department of Public Works and Transportation for Prince George’s County, in the 15700 blk of Westwood Rd., that a large tree marked by them for removal because it is dying and a safety hazard still haven’t been removed. It was marked back in March of 2026, when another very large tree fell over on Westwood Rd, that was removed by a local citizen. That tree and tree marked for removal, if they were to fall on a vehicle it will probably be fatal but the Prince George’s County has an estimated completion date of December 2027, for the tree still standing to be removed, which is unacceptable.
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Westwood Rd is completely blocked by a large tree, lucky the rotten tree didn’t fall on a vehicle.Department of Public Works and Transportation was notified prior but stated the tree was on private property. But that was an error.
In Prince George’s County, public streets typically require a minimum right-of-way width of 60 feet. While a single travel lane is generally 10-12 feet wide, the county often controls a 60-foot corridor to accommodate the lane, shoulders, drainage, and utility infrastructure. enCodePlus +2Right-of-Way (ROW): This is the total land owned or controlled by the county, not just the paved surface. Typical Standard: Subdivision regulations often require public streets to have a 60-foot right-of-way, as indicated in the Prince George’s County Code.Roadside Distances: Private structures, such as fences or buildings, must be set back from this right-of-way line, often requiring a 50-foot or more setback from the edge of the street line, as noted in the Prince George’s County Code.
enCodePlus +1It is recommended to check specific subdivision plats or the County Department of Public Works and Transportation for exact measurements Prince George’s County 311 (PGC 311) allows residents to request tree trimming, pruning, or removal for trees located within the County right-of-way (usually near roads). Requests can be submitted 24/7 via the PGC 311 website, the mobile app, or by calling 311. The Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T) handles these requests.
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