Take to task for Oct. 5
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Fixed! DOT
In late August we told you about a reader’s concerns about potholes on the interstate.
“The potholes on Interstate 20 at Interstate 285 coming in from the west and entering I-285 have been a constant problem for the past three years. They are so bad now, I have broken two windshields in the past month from rocks flying out of them. This has been and continues to be a real costly and safety problem. Past attempts by the DOT last less than a week,”wrote Robert McCown.
“The Georgia Department plans to resurface the westbound portion of I-20 from Hill Street to the Sweetwater Creek. The resurfacing project is included in the September lettings,” said a department spokesman.
Days on list: 42
Who got it fixed: Natalie Dale, Georgia Department of Transportation, ndale@dot.ga.gov
New item-Georgia Power
Broken streetlights are a problem for a group in Cobb County.
“The Highlands View Homeowners Association in Smyrna has been trying for over a year to get Georgia Power to repair two of our street lights. (Georgia Power owns the lights; the HOA rents them.) Our property managers have submitted several requests through the proper channel, including locations and pole numbers. We have received no explanation from Georgia Power as to why it has not responded,” wrote a reader.
We got a quick response from Georgia Power.
“We contacted the Georgia Power Lighting Services manager and he has been in touch with the customer. Georgia Power went out to evaluate the fixtures and we have determined that there is bad equipment at one of these locations, we will repair the LED fixture quickly. Once repaired, Georgia Power will make sure that the customer is fully satisfied with the service,” said a company media relations spokeswoman.
Days on list:2
Who got it fixed: Georgia Power customer service, www.georgiapower.com
New item: Cobb County
Martha Katz is worried about turn arrows.
“Each day I see an accident almost happen due to the turn arrows being painted the wrong direction on Paper Mill Road at Old Paper Mill. Fortunately, a turn lane was added some time ago to help the flow of traffic, but the arrows were painted in reverse of what they should be.
We got a quick response from Cobb County.
“The center lane pavement markings have been installed to accommodate the following traffic movements: an eastbound left turn lane to Shadowlawn Road; preceded by a reversible center turn lane which accommodates both eastbound and westbound left turns. The markings are correct for the reversible center turn lane. In short, due to the close proximity of Shadowlawn Road and Old Paper Mill , the department has to evaluate the traffic volumes and provide the most safe alternative, which is what has been installed,” wrote David Montanye, who serves as the county’s transportation operations division manager.
Days on list-2
Who’s getting it fixed: Cobb County DOT, David.Montanye@cobbcounty.org
