Here you can see where the swale gets too shallow and water starts to run out over the road. In winter this becomes very icy. Digging out the swale and reinforcing at the road edge with riprap should solve the problem. Swales need to be maintained every few years.

This issue was recategorized from Other City Request to Road Repair.

City of Fitchburg, MA assigned this issue to Gary Withington

Your issue has been assigned to a DPW employee for inspection. Once the scope and extent of the issue is determined, it will be scheduled for maintenance or repair as needed.

Work has been completed at this location. Thank you for contacting the City of Fitchburg!