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Residents urge town to repair Trujillo Lane, cite storm flooding and deep trench caused by past utility work
Summary
A resident told the council that Trujillo Lane has dozens of deep potholes and an unfilled trench from prior utility work; he invited council members to inspect the street and requested the town repair drainage and pavement to prevent vehicle damage and flooding.
A resident identified as Mr. Sanchez spoke during Citizens Forum on June 24 to request immediate town attention to Trujillo Lane, describing dozens of potholes, an unfilled trench left by prior utility and private contractor work and ongoing flooding concerns.
Sanchez told council the trench — originally cut to install sewer and water lines for a new house on Esauk Street — has been partially filled with dirt but remains several inches lower than the road surface. He said the pavement is about six inches higher than the trench at one location, that potholes are three to four inches deep and that there are roughly 30–40 potholes along stretches of the lane. He told the council that previous repair attempts covered only two holes and that the road is now difficult to navigate, with limited space to avoid holes because of fences and retaining walls.
"We're running out of space to move our vehicles," Sanchez said, adding that waste management trucks are making conditions worse and that vehicles risk bottoming out. He invited council members to walk the street with residents to see conditions for themselves.
Why it matters: Unrepaired roadways threaten vehicles, downgrades in local connectivity and can create safety risks during flood conditions. Citizens requested prompt town inspection and road repair.
Next steps: Council members and staff acknowledged the complaint and said staff will follow up; the resident requested a site visit and inspection.
Ending: Council asked staff to log and inspect the complaint and respond with options for short‑ and long‑term repairs.
