Maplewood’s streets are deteriorating
Allen M Posted Fri 11-9-07
Many of Maplewood’s streets have cracks and potholes in them that the coming winter weather will only make worse. In an effort to prevent this and to have the streets restored, MCA sent the following letter on October 26, 2007, to the Montgomery County Department of Public Works and Transportation. At this time, no response to the letter has been received.
Mr. Keith Crompton, Chief,
Montgomery County Highway Maintenance
Dear Mr. Compton:
I am writing to you on behalf of the Maplewood Citizens’ Association, a community of 900 dwelling units.
A few years ago, our residential streets were given a “slurry-mix” surface treatment. This treatment was an unacceptable maintenance procedure as it did not seal the pavement cracks, nor fill in any larger pavement defects. However, it did slightly improve skid resistance during wet weather.
At this time our residential streets are cracked and contain many potholes and other surface defects. As you are aware, these potholes should be filed and the cracks sealed before the winter freezing/thawing in order to preclude progressive pavement failure.
Additionally, we would like to request that your inspection team examine our residential streets and put them on an early schedule for resurfacing.
Sincerely, Allen Myers, President
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