open #203926
Traffic Related Complaints
857 S Morton ST
- Case Date:
- 7/2/2025
Large pothole in alley behind 857 S Morton Street
Large pothole in alley behind 857 S Morton Street
The traffic light at E Hillside Dr/E Moores Pike and College Mall Road/S Sare Rd seems unbalanced in terms of the light staying green quite a bit longer going east and west (Hillside/Moores Pike) than north and south (College Mall Road/Sare). I had noticed this in the spring when driving early in the morning. Driving north on Sare, I would come around the curve approaching the intersection to see the light turn green only to have it turn red before I made it to the intersection. Yesterday (July 1), I was driving south on College Mall Road and was stuck in traffic at that intersection, sitting through the light a few times as only about 5 cars could make it through the intersection proceding south on Sare before the light turned red. The light stayed green considerably longer (I didn't time it) going east and west. I don't know if it's supposed to be like that or if something changed with the timing of the light in the winter or spring but it seems that the green light time going north and south should be at least as long as the green light time going east and west given the traffic on College Mall Road and Sare Road.
Yard unkept and not mowed. Shrubbery blocking sidewalks. This guy only cuts grass maybe 3-4 times a year, most likely after city notices.
Sidewalk upheaval by tree roots up to 5 inches. Leans at a sideways angle. Approximately a 6 foot long section
The top of the sewer drains are covered with grass clippings from mowing and gravel. The drains starting from 1010 w Cottage Grove down the road on both sides of the street are covered and when the rain is heavy it causes the water to run in the middle of the street.
Yard appears to have not been mowed yet this summer.
Recent rains have made a ten inch trench in the unpaved alley next to 823 W. 4th, on the hill up 3rd Street.
Few water meters are protruding on the side walk near 'Bent tree' entrance area. My relatives visiting from Maryland went running in the morning and told us to report.
Once again, case #203266 seems to be going nowhere . . .
The EASEMENT to this property is on Habitat Street. It is STILL overgrown and blocking the sight line of traffic. Some are about 4ft tall now. If it is not the responsibility of this property owner, whose it?!