PROPER CARE FOR NEW CONCRETE SIDEWALKS

City of Blaine news published this notice on 2026-10-13. The following highlights are selected excerpts from the full source.

City of Blaine News Posted on October 13, 2026

As part of our downtown revitalization project, Public Works would like to share

some important information about caring for the new sidewalks and crosswalks in

Please do not use salt or de-icing products on these new concrete surfaces as the

concrete is still in its curing process. Salt can damage the concrete, causing the

surface to deteriorate, spall, and fail prematurely. To help keep walkways safe during

winter weather, we ask that businesses and homeowners use pure sand with no salt