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Wyoming resident says road reconstruction left driveway blocked; city staff pledges follow‑up
Summary
A Wyoming resident told the City Council his driveway was inaccessible after recent road work, citing unexpected widening and excavation; city staff said contractor scheduling issues and a weekly newsletter explain some notices and promised on‑site follow‑up.
Chris Ortworth, a resident, told the City Council that road reconstruction left him unable to access his driveway after returning from vacation, forcing him to move a 31‑foot motor home offsite and pay for storage. "I couldn't get into my driveway," Ortworth said, and described holes in his yard where crews and a fiber line contractor had been working.
Ortworth said the rebuilt street appears wider than residents were told at hearings, citing a change he described from 24 feet to "30 feet, 5 inches," and said the work may have reduced his acreage within the right‑of‑way. He asked council to ensure the city is monitoring contractors and notifying homeowners directly when project schedules change.
City staff responded that the contractor provides a weekly outlook and the city distributes a Friday newsletter summarizing work. Staff acknowledged subcontractor and schedule challenges and said some notices can be old by the time they arrive by mail. A staff member told Ortworth, "I'll follow‑up with you," and said staff would be on site the next day to review driveway restoration timing.
The council did not take formal action during open forum. Staff said they would add Ortworth's contact and follow up on driveway restoration and any concerns about adjacent utility work. The matter remains under staff review.
