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Seneca council raises safety concerns about Shirttail Creek Road and Dump Road, considers FEMA aid and temporary access
Summary
Councilors flagged deterioration on Shirttail Creek Road (especially near the bridge) and a steep drop-off at the Dump Road approach linked to lagoon construction; council discussed FEMA funding, engineering assessments, and temporary use of a new lagoon access road.
Councilor Barb Northington led a discussion about deteriorating conditions on Shirttail Creek Road, saying the roadway is particularly poor between the bridge and the Dump Road intersection. Northington and other councilors noted the bridge has been unable to withstand flood pressure, contributing to low road approaches. The council discussed options including raising roadways, installing a spillway or additional culverts, and seeking FEMA funding for rehabilitation planning.
Councilor Northington also raised a safety concern about a steep drop-off on the final approach to the Dump Road created while constructing the new lagoons. Assistant City Manager Amanda Born cautioned that installing guard rails could interfere with snow plowing and suggested alternatives such as signage or reflector posts; the council discussed evaluating the roadway and possibly using the access road between the new lagoons and the re-use area as an interim primary access if repairs to the Dump Road cannot be completed quickly.
