Description
When one is driving on Deacon Dr., crossing Longmire Dr. is a challenge: the roadside ditch that goes on the side of Longmire Dr. used to divert rainwater from the intersection is too deep. As a result, unless you practically stop to a zero speed, you are risking scraping the pavement with the bottom of your vehicle, especially if you are driving a regular passenger sedan and not a high-profile SUV or truck.
You can see the traces of repeated scraping of the pavement on both sides of the intersection.
The fact that vehicles have to virtually stop at the intersection creates a dangerous situation, and adds to the congestion at this busy intersection during the "rush" hours. It works as an inverted speed-bump, only that it actually damages your car's bottom.
Please, fix this problem by improving the implementation of these rainwater "ditches".
also asked...
A. Rainwater Roadside Ditch is damaging cars at Longmire and Deacon Dr.
4 Comments
Code Admin (Verified Official)
Closed Code Support (Verified Official)
Reopened I.R. (Registered User)
Why closing the issue before it is resolved?
The previous very similar issue was lingering without any resolution for over 2 years. But at least the fact that it was open was making it possible to remind about it.
Closing the issue takes it off the radar. It is also less likely that we would hear the outcome (the decision if it is not fixed, - why?) if the issue is closed, as it quickly gets "archived" automatically.
The workflow when you "Acknowledge" first while forwarding to the relevant department, and when the issue is closed later, when it is completed (one way or another) is much more productive and stimulates better relations between the citizens and the City offices through this forum.
Closed Code Support (Verified Official)
When appropriate we direct citizens to contact that department directly for updates and answers to specific questions. If you would like to discuss this further, please feel free to contact the Code Supervisor at 979-764-6363.