DPW HWYS Shelley F assigned this issue to DPW HWYS Dayton (central)

Hole next to sidewalk adjacent to tree by road.

Hole is very deep. I thought it may be an animal digging so tried to add dirt to it this weekend. Added 10+ 5gallon buckets of dirt, and after rain it washed away and looks even bigger.

Has anyone checked this out? It is pretty deep (approx 3 feet at some angles) and goes well under the sidewalk. I am afraid if anyone steps in it by mistake they would easily break a leg/ankle.

We live on this street as well and are concerned about this hazard along a sidewalk regularly used by small children. Prompt attention to this would be appreciated.

This hole is also in front of my house and is very deep. We have a 2 year old and there are a number of kids on the street, fixing this issue would give all of us parents some peace of mind to let our kids play outside in a safe environment.

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

Investigated issue on 11/19/19, checked storm drain pipe and has no issues. Will need to remove sidewalk section to fill sinkhole with material and tamp. Placed two road cones at concerned area on 11/19/19.

This issue was recategorized from Roadway & Drainage Concern to Erosion Control (Topsoil).

DPW HWYS M Shifflett assigned this issue to DPW HWYS Office

DPW HWYS M Shifflett assigned this issue to DPW HWYS Dayton (central)

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Work was done summer of 2019

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.