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Resident warns of blocked culverts on Blakely Road; mayor says crews, FEMA review underway
Summary
A longtime Spanish Fort resident told the City Council that blocked culverts on Blakely Road are restricting flow and leaving sand and gravel on nearby property. Mayor Michael McMillan said crews have begun work, a public‑works employee was injured, and FEMA inspected the site; the city is awaiting FEMA's report and will prioritize repairs.
Charles Cattell, a Spanish Fort resident of nearly 49 years, told the City Council on Monday that several culverts under Blakely Road are clogged with boulders, concrete and sand and are allowing water to pass through only a 20‑inch channel, creating overflow and depositing gravel and sand on adjacent property.
“After the rain we had…you can see the massive amount of sand that has accumulated in the creek bed,” Cattell said. He said his rain gauge measured 1.1 inches during the…
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