How to cut established tree roots?

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How to cut established tree roots?

Hi all,

Wondering if you could help me with some advice. I wanted to pave this area, however there are some tree roots that seem quite large in the way. Wondering if I would be safe to cut these or if it would just kill the tree? They're about 2.5 meters away. But also assuming I'll come across more.