Rebecca G assigned this issue to DPW HWYS Dayton (central)

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Resident called for an update, he wants to discuss solutions.

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Resident email, "I did notice that it appears that your crews where out to clean up some of the debris and put down some rock to control further erosion and drainage. Can you advise if ...a more permanent solution is planned, as I don’t think what has been done is going to address the bigger problem of the flooding and road deterioration. Currently, there is a section of the road surface that spans entirely across Lime Kiln road that is deteriorated as a result of inadequate drainage."

At the direction of Rebecca G, I contacted Tom in the HoCo Dayton shop who advised me that the county engineering department is looking into a long term solution to flooding problem on Lime Kiln road. He indicated that one solution may be to raise the level of the road which would require closing portion of Lime Kiln road for a substantial period of time (i.e. he said it could be closed for a long as 2 years).

This has been a problem every time we have heavy rains for the past 13 years I have lived off of this road. There musrt be a permanent solution to this issue rather than mere patches and constant flooding the road.

The solution is to rebuild and widen the road to include a 3 foot bike lane on both sides. This road is a major connecting road between Montgomery and Howard Co as well as a road with a growing community of new developments with many children!!!

with the narrow shoulder filled with debris, bicycling is dangerous on Lime Kiln.

... and don't forget about the fact that everybody flies through there at about double the speed limit! Yeah, biking is basically a no-go there, and that's a real shame. Yes, a bike lane would be very much welcomed!

Yes, please fix this once and for all. It will require a permanent fix eventually, so why not do it earlier and save on the constant maintenance that's required.

Issue 2290097 has been marked as a duplicate of this issue.

This is now in the hands of Engineering. They DO NOT have See Click Fix.

Thank you for contacting the Howard County DPW Bureau of Highways. This issue is now closed in Tell HoCo. If you require more information, please contact Department of Public Works Highways office 410-313-7450.

Please reopen this issue. The drainage solutions made to date are inadequate, as water is flowing onto Lime Kiln road today during a moderate rain fall. A severe rainfall will certainly cause Lime Kiln to flood and create a hazardous and dangerous conditions. This issue has been ongoing and a permanent solution needs to be implemented. Furthermore, the deteriorated road service remains un-repaired as previously noted and the pot hole repair that was performed last month has not remedied the situation.

All, please be advised that Highways met with Engineering on site. (April 4, 2016) Engineering is working on a more permanent solution as described above. Highways will continue to make interim repairs as needed. This project could take up to a year but it is on our radar. If you would like to speak with me in person on the current status, please call or email me directly and I will be happy to assist you. JBarker@HowardCountyMD.gov or call 410-313-7249. Our Engineering department does not see these SeeClickFix request.

Thank you
Jim
Operations Supervisor II,
Highways

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Jim,

Thanks for the latest update on SeeClickFix related to the Riprap, erosion and road deterioration on Lime Kiln road.

Since the Engineering department does not see the SeeClickFix request, Is it possible to get the name, number and email address of the person in the Engineering department who is responsible for handling this matter.

Although we are appreciative that the Engineering department is working on a more permanent solution, there has been no timeline communicated as to when this solution would be implemented, and the immediate concern over the deteriorated road surface really needs to be addressed in the near term.

Thanks

Dave Sherry
President, Greater Beaufort Park Citizens Association

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Mr. Sherry,

I spoke with the Engineering department who say they have been in touch with everyone. I'm closing the issue out for current maintenance as there is no work to be done by County Highway's. If something should change and you need to contact us to investigate, please don't hesitate to call us.

Thank you for your patience!
Regards
Jim

Jim,

Please reopen this ticket. We were told that there would be warm weather road repairs to the deteriorating road surface. There remains a portion of the road that spans across the entire road surface that is is very poor condition requiring drivers to slow down. It is my understanding that Engineering is working on the longer term solution and that County Highways is responsible for repairing the immediate issues. Please reopen and have someone repair the road surface. Thank you, David Sherry

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Mr. Sherry,

Highways has no plans to do any road work, unless an immediate emergency pops up, part of the plan by our Engineering group is to raise the paved surface in the effected flooding zone.

Regards
Jim