Boundary road is ignored

Boundary road is ignored

EDITOR:

I am writing in regard to the deplorable conditions of County Line Road, which is also known as Ohltown Girard Road and is a dividing roadway between Trumbull and Mahoning counties.

I had read an article in the paper earlier this spring, where the Mahoning County officials evaluated the roads to be resurfaced, and many on this list were not in as bad a condition as County Line.

County Line is a very heavily traveled road, narrow, and has become a driving “obstacle course” for everyone.

I am not sure how the streets are evaluated for resurfacing, but over the past five years, the entire road has become so bad that holes are constantly developing. The various attempts to patch have led to nothing more than large bumps and dips.

This road is a serious accident waiting to happen, as to avoid damage to their cars, people drive left of center, constantly swerving to avoid the pot holes or large bumps. I’m surprised there has not been a head-on accident yet, although tires are being blown, damaged front ends, lost hub caps, and occasionally someone drives into the ditch to avoid a wreck.

This road is heavily traveled, between Rt. 46 and Salt Springs Road. I would like to thank the Weathersfield Township Trustees, who were concerned enough to repair the road section in need, the proper way, by grinding out the poor base, and resurfacing new, resulting in a safe and smooth road.

It’s time for Mahoning County to take a serious look at “their half.” I would hope the answer would not be adding more patches.

As the “northern-most” road in Mahoning County, it may not get traveled much by the county officials, but I assure you that if they got together and took a ride from west to east, they would agree with me. I live off of and travel this road frequently, and can say this is not an exaggeration by any means.

CRAIG E. CALLOW

Mineral Ridge

Sidewalks being neglected

EDITOR:

My concern is the neglect of the sidewalks on the 4000 block of Glenwood Avenue and the lack of maintenance of same. I see the bridge being worked on and some new sidewalks being installed. The waste comes when the funds to build new are borrowed and the existing structures are neglected due to lack of funds or the inability to plan and procure their care. I am sure this will be true of the new structure as well.

I live on Devonshire we have a sidewalk that is covered with weeds, trees and grass. Residents can’t walk their dogs on the sidewalk; they have to use the street and it is also in disrepair.

These items are really bad and they deserve attention. I mow and maintain the north entrance of Devonshire when I have the ability to, but because I am on a fixed income I cannot do it on a regular basis. The lines of communication with county, township or responsible individuals are not accessible because one says the other has responsibility.

DICK MOORE

Boardman