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Goshen resident urges better road maintenance, warns of potholes on County roads
Summary
During public comment at the Aug. 18 Elkhart County commissioners meeting, resident Glen Noll described extensive potholes and rough sections on County Roads 31 and 20 and urged the county to improve patching or at least post warning signs.
Glen Noll of Goshen told the Elkhart County Board of Commissioners during the public comment period on Aug. 18 that several county roads need better maintenance, describing extensive rough patches and potholes on County Road 31 near the high school and on County Road 20 (Mishawaka Road).
Noll said some stretches were "15 to 25% bad" and others were about "50%" poor, citing unexpected, sudden rough sections that jolt vehicles. He urged the county to either repair the roads or post signs warning motorists of rough conditions, and said some temporary patches were worse than the original potholes.
Why it matters: Road surface conditions affect driver safety and vehicle wear; the comment came during the meeting’s public comment time and did not prompt immediate action on the record. The board did not take action during the meeting in response to the remarks.
Noll closed his remarks by saying he had limited time but wanted the commissioners to hear the condition reports and take action to either patch or warn the public.
The meeting then moved to adjournment; no formal board direction to staff on this public comment was recorded in the transcript.
