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Council presses DPW on pothole response, street sweeping coverage and hazardous‑waste drop‑off capacity
Summary
Council members used the April 17 Public Works Committee meeting to press DPW for faster pothole response, clearer street‑sweeping maps and expanded hazardous‑waste (Tax Drop) access after winter and storm impacts caused heavy demand and long lines at drop‑off sites.
A range of council members on April 17 pressed Indianapolis Department of Public Works officials about pothole repair times, the extent of street‑sweeping coverage and hazardous‑waste drop‑off capacity amid heavy winter and storm work.
Councilor Jared Evans and others described delayed pothole repairs and suggested contracting or additional crews to accelerate early‑season catch‑up. Director Todd Wilson said crews prioritized thoroughfares first and were working extended shifts; he also cited weather‑related delays: “We had some favorable weather this year to get through that. I know the winter has been challenged for weather as well... when it's raining, we can't get out there and fill potholes,” Wilson said. DPW…
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