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Crowley officials say years of drainage neglect fueling recurring neighborhood flooding; crews prioritizing emergency spots
Summary
Street commissioner and public works staff described months of emergency and routine work addressing blocked ditches, collapsed catch basins and a collapsed culvert; councilors pressed for faster repairs and more staffing.
Crowley street officials said the city is tackling years of deferred drainage maintenance after heavy spring rains left multiple neighborhoods repeatedly flooded. Street Commissioner Wesley Jacob told the council that crews have reshaped about 3,000–4,000 linear feet of ditches, cleared roughly 2,000 feet of cover, and are working catch basins and collapsed pipes across town.
“Grass has been in full effect since January,” said Street Commissioner Wesley Jacob, describing the season’s demands. “We’ve been asking for help from the community because we just can’t take it all…we're trying our best.”
The council heard specifics on problem sites: a collapsed under-road drain on Seventh Street at Ross that requires work after school ends; a blocked pipe heading east on Cedar Street that crews could not yet trace with a…
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