DPW HWYS Amy Rill assigned this issue to DPW HWYS Dayton (central)

I'm the homeowner and just wanted to add more detail. We have an asphalt curb along most of our property on Montclair. We don't have any curb along Willow Lane and we get a lot of water running into our yard from the street during heavy rain events. Please let me know if you need any additional information. Thanks!

I tried to make contact with the resident this morning via telephone. The line rang busy. J. Barker

Thank you for submitting your request to the Howard County Department of Public Works. Our staff will investigate this issue and respond.

It appears that someone has been planting trees and shrubs in the County Right of Way which is against County Code. You can see the freshly overturned earth and the planting’s in this picture. 9/14/18. J. Barker

What number did you call? I am at home and available if you want to try calling again at 410-480-5498.

I seen very little erosion and I suspect it was due to the freshly overturned earth followed by a rain. J. Barker. I will try to contact the resident again at a latter time.

Also we have tried planting along Willow in an attempt to prevent or slow the water from coming into the yard. The issue isn't just erosion but the fact that a river flows through our back yard during heavy rain events which causes potential flooding issues not only for my house but all of the houses that are down hill.

Margommd, I would like to setup a meeting with you on site. I do not always receive updates directly from this site. If you email me at JBarker@Howardcountymd.gov we can arrange to meet at the site. Thanks Jim

J. Barker met with resident on 10/26/18. Everything that’s in place works well during a normal rainfall. Resident is concerned that we are getting more consistent heavy rain that inundates her property. The property across the street is at a higher elevation, which causes water to be directed at the road towards her property. I will contact Engineering to have them evaluate the concerns.

Thank you for contacting the Howard County DPW Bureau of Highways. This issue is now closed in Tell HoCo. If you require more information, please contact Department of Public Works Highways office 410-313-7450.

Issue 5263426 has been marked as a duplicate of this issue.