New item-DeKalb County
Walter Miller hopes something can be done about a pothole on Katie Kerr Drive. He said the pothole is in the right lane driving north toward East College Avenue.
“The pothole is in a curve in the road and drivers are swerving into the left (oncoming) lane to avoid it. This has created a dangerous situation. DeKalb County has been notified numerous times about this situation, but no action has been taken,” he added.
We sent the item to the county and will let you know when it’s fixed.
Days on list: 6
Who’s looking into it: Communications Manager Andrew Cauthen, acauthen@dekalbcountyga.gov
New item-Atlanta
Donald Block is tired of waiting on a sinkhole to get fixed.
“On Jan. 28, I called and reported a small sinkhole in front of 2801 Ramsgate, N.W. in Atlanta. I was told that it would be repaired in 10 to 45 days. After 45 days, I called and was told there was a work order for April 12,” he wrote.
He said he called after April 12 and was told it was not a priority and no new date was set.
“In late May I called and reported that a young person, around eight to 12, had a bike hit the hole and fall. The response was to put a cone over the hole and nothing further,” he said.
We sent the item to the city and keep you updated.
Days on list-6
Who’s looking into it: City of Atlanta Department of Public Works Commissioner William Johnson, 404-330-6240, wmjohnson@atlantaga.gov
Update-I-285
In late May, we told you about a reader’s concern over truck traffic on I-285.
“I drive on the west side of I-285 frequently from Cobb County to the Atlanta airport. Very often trucks occupy three out of four lanes and occasionally will be in all four lanes. If the trucks use more than the two right hand lanes, it really slows down the flow of traffic. Please ask the DOT to restrict and enforce trucks to the two right hand lanes,” said John Klas.
We got a response back from the DOT.
“Unfortunately, restrictions on lanes are not a GDOT function. They must be passed by the General Assembly and enforced by law enforcement.
I understand your frustration and apologize that this is not an area that GDOT can be of assistance,” wrote communications officer Natalie Dale.
Days on list-20
Who’s looking into it: DOT communications officer Natalie Dale, ndale@dot.ga.gov
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