A large pecan tree on the City’s Main Plaza is suffering from significant decay and a fungal infection, which has led to the decision to remove the tree over safety concerns. The approximately 50-foot tall, 150-year-old tree is considered “high-hazard” after suffering a history of failures, such as falling branches, which poses a safety hazard to pedestrians and traffic in the area.
The pecan tree, which sits on the West San Antonio Street side of the Main Plaza, will be removed on January 24, leading to some delays for drivers using the downtown traffic circle. Beginning at approximately 8 a.m., professional contractors hired by the City will close the inner lane of traffic in order to begin the process of removing the tree. The inner lane of traffic on the Main Plaza will remain closed through the process, which is expected to last throughout most of the day.