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Residents urge Pinellas Park to fix unpaved stretch of 50 Second Street, cite safety and drainage concerns
Summary
Multiple residents told council members that a dirt segment of 50 Second Street has deep potholes, poor drainage and safety issues for children; city staff said they will check whether the road is public or private and follow up with homeowners on options including cost analysis and culverting/bridge work.
Residents who live along a disconnected, dirt segment of 50 Second Street told the City Council on April 10 that chronic potholes, standing water and mud have persisted for years and create safety and property‑damage concerns.
Michael Erland described the route and driving difficulties, saying the road “is dirty, it’s potholes, and dirt. When the wind blows, you know, everything's dirty.” Chrissy Wen and Katarzyna Capos, who said they have lived on the street for 21 years, said storms and the hurricane season make the area muddy…
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