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HOLES Open

James St and Lomard St, New Haven, Connecticut - Fair Haven

HOLES UNDER RAILROAD BRIDGE, FOR MONTHS NOW NO ONE IS FIXING IT......

2013-06-13 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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Road with potholes Closed

Chapel And Front St New Haven, Connecticut - Fair Haven

On chapel and front st , theres a part of the street that has bumps and potholes heading towards chapel st bridge . Cars gotta go slow to get by and going over them is not pleasant .

2013-06-06 · Reported by Potholes (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  Closed
  
  2013-06-06 · Flag Flagged
- City of New Haven
  
  This issue was recategorized from Uncategorized to Potholes.
  
  2013-06-10 · Flag Flagged
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Grand Ave Bridge Open

1 Grand New Haven, Connecticut - Chatham Square

It is about time the no fishing on the Grand Ave bridge law is enforced. The bridge has dead fishing parts, sea weed, and plastic bags,

2013-06-08 · Reported by Connecticut (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- connecticut (Guest)
  
  Lets put on the pressure to stop fishing off the the bridge and not stop until it stops.
  
  2013-06-09 · Flag Flagged
- Quinnipiac Res. (Guest)
  
  We have been writing the same crap on here for three years...stop the fishing from the bridge, stop the dirt bikes...but nothing ever happens! Where are the NHPD????? I see people lined up fishing all day on the bridge and hundreds of cops drive across the bridge and do nothing! Every once in awhile one will get on his loud speaker but never actually enforce anything or even come to a complete stop. NHPD has abandoned Fair Haven just like the rest of the city gov't.
  
  2013-06-10 · Flag Flagged
- connecticut (Guest)
  
  The fishing starts at the beginning of the fishing season but after some enforcement it stops. Keep calling the police and it will stop by the end of June.
  
  2013-06-10 · Flag Flagged
- Quinnipiac Res. (Guest)
  
  It stops the heat of summer because the fish stop running up stream and the warm water makes it a less desirable spot to fish from. Not because of any NHPD enforcement...Come fall they will be back...
  
  2013-06-10 · Flag Flagged
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fishing from grand avenue bridge Archived

281-339 Front St New Haven, CT 06513, USA - Chatham Square

People fishing off of the grand ave bridge (again) directly in front of the signs that state "no fishing off of bridge". You can barely walk, by litter all over the sidewalk blowing into the river. A person in a wheelchair would never be able to get through. Cleaning fish on the sidewalk! Gross. Come on NHPD get these guys out of here and direct them to appropriate fishing areas, like the park!

2011-06-25 · Reported by annoyed front street resident (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  2011-06-28 · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous
  
  Saw men fishing Sunday night. Still happening regularly even in the colder weather.
  
  2011-12-22 · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous
  
  Fishing continues, litter continues... maybe the bridge should have trash cans and tables for cutting bait like the park does. Take the no fishing signs down and let em have at it. Perhaps a ferry for pedestrians that are unable to cross the bridge due to fisherman? This is a quality of life issue for residents! I've called police many times as have other neighbors, all I get is a very dissmissive dispatcher on the phone. I understand the police are busy with real crimes but residents deserve the right to walk in their neighborhood.
  
  2012-06-07 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Frontstreetee (Guest)
  
  Closing issue since nothing has changed. Litter and fish guts live on in fair haven!
  
  2013-05-09 · Flag Flagged
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State Street Bridge Road Block Open

James St & Interstate 91 & State St & U.S. Route 5 New Haven, CT - Mill River

Why is the State Street Bridge still closed. Have not seen any work since August press conference. Have a business located at 1175 State St and is literally killing commerce. Making it very hard to develop into a prosperous community.

2012-10-24 · Reported by Channel 1 (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- nhresident
  
  I also work at 1175 and yes, it would help to have that bridge area reopen soon. Very difficult to direct people there/sometimes confusing.
  
  2012-10-24 · Flag Flagged
- Robert G. (Guest)
  
  I agree, the state does not care that people are trying to run business in this area. It is very difficult for their customers to access the location. It's typical modern day sluggish construction activity and if this were the great depression of the 1930s, then it would have been finished months ago. How did they build the empire state building in 13 months ?
  
  2012-10-24 · Flag Flagged
- FairHavenRes
  
  Please see this 9/13/2012 NHI article about the bridge delays:
  
  http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/a_bridge_too_far_from_complete/
  
  2012-10-24 · Flag Flagged
- Ben (Admin)
  
  Folks, Come to the bridge at 10 AM this morning. @#$% Miller and Alderman Holmes will be giving a tour and an update.
  
  2013-05-16 · Flag Flagged
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Snow Mountain Archived

Grand Ave & Front St New Haven, CT - Chatham Square

There is a large mound of snow at Grand Avenue and Front Street near Grand Avenue bridge. It's blocking views..

2013-02-20 · Reported by Department of Public Works · Share · Flag Flagged
- Acknowledged Department of Public Works
  
  We continue to work on snow clean up issues throughout the city. Thanks for your patience.
  
  2013-02-20 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Department of Public Works
  
  We have completed our snow removal work except for handicapped parking spots or hazardous conditions. Crews have been reassigned to other maintenance issues such as potholes. Thanks.
  
  2013-03-05 · Flag Flagged
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graffiti again in bridge under railroad on Humphrey/James Open

Humphrey And James Street New Haven, CT - Fair Haven

More graffiti at Humphrey/James railroad underpass

2013-01-21 · Reported by Andrushka · Share · Flag Flagged
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All Street Lights are out under train underpass Archived

22-42 Humphrey St New Haven, CT 06513, USA - Fair Haven

It's very dark under here and it's now the alternative route to get to State Street w the bridge out.

2012-03-28 · Reported by benhv · Share · Flag Flagged
- juli
  
  this is incredibly important for the safety of the neighborhood. please fix!
  
  2012-03-29 · Flag Flagged
- FairHavenRes
  
  What is the status of this, please? I had to walk through here yesterday morning and yesterday evening and quite frankly, it's scary. It's pitch black and the structure is such that anyone can easily be hiding in there and you would not know until it was too late. This is a huge liability--who is responsible for this? Is is CT-DOT since it's an underpass? Who do I need to contact?!
  
  2012-05-03 · Flag Flagged
- FairHavenRes
  
  Okay, City of New Haven's Department of Transportation & Department of Public Works: get moving on this! According to State DOT, you are responsible for this train underpass, since it's traversing a city street.
  
  This is a dangerous tunnel with NO working lights and lots of trash--glass, diapers, even a sofa cushion. I pass through here twice daily and have to keep checking over my shoulder to make sure there's no one around because there are so many hiding spots in here. Seriously, fix this, please!
  
  2012-06-01 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Ben (Admin)
  
  They are fixed!
  
  2012-11-25 · Flag Flagged
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Dead bird under bridge Archived

44 86 Humphrey St New Haven, CT 06513, USA - Fair Haven

Heading east toward James St., on right side of road. I've nearly squished it a couple of times on my bike.

2010-07-27 · Reported by Teddy · Share · Flag Flagged
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- DogsyesCatsno (Guest)
  
  Fear not! Dept of Sanitation are on their way! (if it's still there next week just pick the thing up & toss it in the bushes)
  
  2010-07-28 · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous
  
  "common sense" is seemingly trying to discourage people from posting.
  
  the area is littered with trash--not a trash can in sight.
  
  2010-08-05 · Flag Flagged
- 8daysago (Guest)
  
  Got news for ya "9 hours ago" Trash cans or not, you'll find garbage everywhere over there. It's the people, not lack of trash cans.
  
  2010-08-05 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Teddy
  
  Fixed, though the area is still in need of some TLC.
  
  2010-08-11 · Flag Flagged
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Potholes Under Bridge Archived

40 Humphrey St New Haven, CT 06511 - Fair Haven

There are some pretty large potholes under the bridge where Humphrey St passes under the RR tracks (in both directions). They are rather hard to see, especially if you are bicycling in a group. Would it be possible for someone to come out with a can of spray paint and outline them? Filling them in with asphalt might help too.

2009-07-09 · Reported by Brian Tang · Share · Flag Flagged
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  Hey, so today I bicycled through the underpass a couple of times under better lighting conditions and realized that what I had assumed was a pothole when I ran over it in the dark was actually a depression where a water or gas main access cap (I don't know the technical term) was an inch or two below the roadway surface (so I guess the real issue is the lack of lighting, not so much the roadway surface). On the south (eastbound) side the (actual) potholes appear to have been nicely patched. Thank you Alderman Rodriguez for your speedy response!
  
  2009-07-10 · Flag Flagged
- Alderman Rodriguez (Guest)
  
  Anytime.. I am pleased to know the city responded in a quick manner. Enjoy your weekend.
  
  2009-07-11 · Flag Flagged
- Jeff Pescolito (Guest)
  
  DPW crews will be continuing with potholes at a larger scale week of 7/20. Will fill major holes prior to.
  
  2009-07-13 · Flag Flagged
- Brian Tang
  
  Now that the lights are back on, I can see what it was I thought was a pothole (see video)
  
  2009-10-20 · Flag Flagged
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Lights in tunnel disconnected Archived

40 Humphrey St New Haven, CT 06511 - Fair Haven

For the longest time I thought we were going to have to lobby the State and City to install lighting where Humphrey Street passes underneath the railroad. Currently, the walkways on either side are lit, but the two roadways are pitch black at night.

Yesterday, Steve Brown and I bicycled through the underpass during daylight and noticed that there actually already is quite a bit of lighting down there; the problem is that it is disconnected! There are lights throughout both sides of the tunnel; there's no way all of those lights are burnt out. There must be an issue with the wiring.

Could the appropriate City or State agency responsible for the upkeep of lighting under this bridge please fix the wiring here?

There are some recessed water main access points under there that are more or less equivalent to potholes. Due to the complete lack of lighting under the bridge, they are quite difficult to avoid while bicycling at night, even with the aid of a headlamp. I would very much appreciate the restoration of lighting beneath this underpass. Thanks!

2009-10-11 · Reported by Brian Tang · Share · Flag Flagged
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- LCI Watcher
  
  Seb is the best!
  
  He is very knowledgable and a great resource !!!
  
  GO SEB!!!!!!!
  
  2009-10-20 · Flag Flagged
- LCI Watcher
  
  Seb is the best!
  
  He is very knowledgable and a great resource !!!
  
  GO SEB!!!!!!!
  
  2009-10-20 · Flag Flagged
- Ben (Guest)
  
  This is amazing!
  
  2009-10-20 · Flag Flagged
- Sebouh Asadourian (Guest)
  
  Thank You!
  
  2009-10-20 · Flag Flagged
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Trash, Fish Heads, Fish Guts, Nips, and Blood Stains on Grand Ave Bridge Archived

Grand Ave Bridge New Haven, CT 06513, USA - Chatham Square

There is supposed to be no fishing on the Grand Ave Bridge. There are signs that say "No Fishing", but they are in English and without any pictures. It is annoying enough having to walk around all the fishing poles all over the place, but on top of it there is trash everywhere. Plus, most of us do not want to step in fish guts and other fish parts. And since when is drinking alcohol on the bridge legal?

Please enforce the no fishing ordinance at this location and send Public Works, or the Parks Department, over to clean up after the &#@%$%^s.

Thank You

2010-05-28 · Reported by Mighty Joe Young (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- guji (Guest)
  
  Why not ask the fisherman if they are going to clean up their mess? Enough folks man up and do as such, and the fishermen will get the message.
  
  The cops can't do everything for you. Grow a pair...
  
  2011-01-23 · Flag Flagged
- guji (Guest)
  
  The city should paint bike sharrows on those fish guts. It's such a harrowing ride from the fish guts back to Yale campus.
  
  2011-01-23 · Flag Flagged
- Livesinfairhaven
  
  There he goes again telling us to 'grow a pair' What, do you have the biggest pair in New Haven? Are you Mr. Superb*lls?
  As you can see, I used to bark and chase cars too much, so mine were humanely removed at a young age. If I could "grow a pair", I would.
  
  Would you mind antagonizing the seeclickfix users in a slightly different way?
  
  2011-01-23 · Flag Flagged
- Closed LCI Watcher
  
  This area gets cleaned up quite often!
  
  2012-12-07 · Flag Flagged
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New Graffiti Acknowledged

22-42 Humphrey St New Haven, CT - Fair Haven

In the tunnel/bridge below the train tracks on Humphrey's, one of our renegade artists has expressed himself all over the walls.

2012-10-28 · Reported by Andrushka · Share · Flag Flagged
- Acknowledged by: City Of New Haven
- BenFB
  
  It is the same guys who vandalized inside out. Watch and Gue. It would be nice to let these kids know they are not welcome in our town anymore.
  
  2012-10-28 · Flag Flagged
- LCI Watcher
  
  Inside-out has basically come down and now we will look into getting this area restored.
  
  2012-12-05 · Flag Flagged
- Acknowledged LCI Watcher
  
  This might take a little time to get resolved.
  
  2012-12-05 · Flag Flagged
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fix the road Open

441 James St New Haven, CT 06513 - Mill River

The road under the bridge is awful to drive over. I see cars including myself driving on the other lane so we don't have to hit the holes.

2009-03-17 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
- Alderman Rodriguez (Guest)
  
  I am in the process of speaking to Public Works.
  
  2009-03-17 · Flag Flagged
- guest (Guest)
  
  Patching up holes dnt make any difference it just makes it worse
  
  2012-11-29 · Flag Flagged
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DANGEREOUS! FIX A FENCE. Failing riverwall and walkway along Q-River close to... Open

Ferry St New Haven, CT 06512, USA - Fair Haven

There is several hundred yards of the seawall reinforcing the west shore of the Quinnipiac River north of Ferry St. bridge. It is a popular walk along the river as well as popular fishing spot. Part of that structure in a direct vicinity of Ferry St bridge has failed few years ago and it is getting worse. Last year the area was fenced as it is dangerous - the fence has been compromised and requires some attention. It will be a band-aid solution but I understand and hope that the seawall problem will be addressed permanently as a part of the River Street Project,.

2010-01-04 · Reported by Wojtek Voytec Wacowski · Share · Flag Flagged
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- abgoode
  
  has this been resolved?
  
  2012-03-26 · Flag Flagged
- Namllots
  
  Still completely awful... No resolution as of today
  
  2012-11-09 · Flag Flagged
- LCI Watcher
  
  This area is a Park .......so we will send this matter to Parks.
  
  2012-11-09 · Flag Flagged
- LCI Watcher
  
  LCI Watcher assigned this issue to Parks Department
  
  2012-11-09 · Flag Flagged
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Graffiti Archived

464 Grand Ave New Haven, CT 06513, USA - Mill River

Tons of tags all over grand bridge crossing mill river

2012-09-07 · Reported by benhv · Share · Flag Flagged
- LCI Watcher
  
  We will clean this up......
  
  2012-09-07 · Flag Flagged
- Closed LCI Watcher
  
  removed!
  
  2012-10-18 · Flag Flagged
7 Votes

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need trash bin at end of Q-river park Archived

2 Brewery Square New Haven, CT 06513, USA - Fair Haven

We need at least ONE MORE trash bin where the riverside walk way ends near the Ferry Street bridge.

Therre is currently only one bin in this part of the park, and it's at the beginning of this section, nobody entering the park from the end will walk that far to toss garbage.

2010-05-19 · Reported by Christel Manning (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  The park is heavily used and a bin is necessary.
  
  2010-05-27 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Guest (Guest)
  
  This is closed.
  
  2012-10-04 · Flag Flagged
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Potholes Archived

480 Lombard St New Haven, CT 06513, USA - Fair Haven

Potholes/torn up roads on almost every main thoroughfare from the city out to Fair Haven: Willow close to 91, Grand Ave from East av basically to Grand av bridge, Lombard from Blatchley to Clinton.

2012-04-08 · Reported by Sean · Share · Flag Flagged
- avc
  
  Agreed. I often ride my bike from Fair Haven to downtown and back - all the roads are either laden with potholes, uneven pavement, or broken glass. I ride looking down for potholes rather than paying attention to the traffic and buses zooming around me. It's unsafe and I worry every time I ride through Fair Haven that I will fall into traffic after hitting a pothole or uneven pavement.
  (And not to mention the garbage truck slime leaking from the trucks on garbage day, the neighborhood stinks, the road is soiled, and we have to ride our bikes or walk through it.)
  
  2012-04-08 · Flag Flagged
- Acknowledged Department of Public Works
  
  We received your complaint and will investigate this matter as soon as possible.
  
  2012-04-11 · Flag Flagged
- Sean
  
  Medium size holes. Mostly away from middle of road. Check out Grand between East Av and Front St (just drive along looking at road), or Lombard from Blatchley out East, the roads are in really bad condition (from repeated work on gaslines or other underground stuff?) then whoever tore up the road has not put asphalt back evenly, resulting in many many holes and uneven bumps.
  
  2012-04-14 · Flag Flagged
- Closed City of New Haven
  
  Potholes have been fixed. If potholes reoccur please submit to See Click Fix or call The Department of Public Works at (203) 946- 7700. Thanks!
  
  2012-09-04 · Flag Flagged
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Street needs to be plowed badly, and is very treacherous! Archived

82 E Pearl St New Haven, CT 06513, USA - Fair Haven

Street has not been plowed, there are VERY few places to park for most of us who have to park on the street. It is very dangerous. Also this morning the Ferry St. drawbridge was so icy that I slid down the whole way, and I was not even going fast; I was about 3ft from hitting the truck in front of me. The plow job that has been done is a digrace for a big city like New Haven.

2011-01-28 · Reported by Kim Gillick (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous
  
  Howcome its on the city website?
  
  2011-01-28 · Flag Flagged
- Closed kgillick (Guest)
  
  Snow has melted, no need to plow anymore.
  
  2011-03-12 · Flag Flagged
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Repair at James/State Streets bridge/street area. Open

James And State Streets New Haven, CT - Mill River

what's happening at this intersection bridge/street repair? Have they stopped working on it all together; I haven't seen any changes in the last 6 months and it's a mess with no through traffic allowed because of the debris in the street; Let's get this fixed soon so traffic can resume int his busy intersection!!

2012-08-07 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Concerned NH resident (Guest)
  
  DeStefano is a disgrace as a Mayor; he only cares about being re-elected and doesn't care about making New Haven a whole city; it is very fragmented because of him and his favoritism to certain individuals.
  
  2012-08-07 · Flag Flagged
- nope (Guest)
  
  The city doesn't communicate nor does the state DOT communicate, so that just leaves us to speculate. Maybe the contractor decided that he wasn't going to make enough money off of the original contract, so the project had to be reworked to generate more profit? Maybe Destefano doesn't like the alderperson, for Ward 10, so this is his way of "punishing" him? Maybe Destefano doesn't like the people of Ward 10 (Hey Johnny, it's mutual...), so he's punishing them? Maybe someone at the CT DOT needs a new hot tub? Campaign donation? Maybe there is really groundwater contamination, but you have to wonder why they would use ground penetrating radar, to locate tree roots, on the Trumbull St. sewer project, but they just started digging, and oops!, on this project? But really, can you trust anything anyone says these days? No.
  
  2012-08-07 · Flag Flagged
- Rob Smuts
  
  This is a ConnDOT managed project. The City is reaching out to ConnDOT to set up a briefing for the neighborhood, and will work with the local alders and the management team to publicize when a date is set.
  
  2012-08-07 · Flag Flagged
- nhresident1 (Guest)
  
  I took on a part-time job in that neighborhood 2-1/2 years ago under the assumption I would easily be able to take public transit to and from my job. Little did I know that the project was already underway, so my direct route to and from work would be disrupted.
  This many years later, and even with the influx of new businesses to that portion of State St (just before Willow and Blatchley, into Fair Haven) - specifically the CROSSFIT building and the numerous successful businesses within that complex - which bring in QUITE a bit of additional traffic, this project has indeed seemingly come to a standstill. Would love to see a resolution to this construction project soon.
  
  2012-08-07 · Flag Flagged
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lots of glass on the brigde Archived

Chapel Street New Haven, CT 06511, USA - Mill River

the bridge on chapel just before east street has a lot glass

2010-06-02 · Reported by maria (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  This is a constant concern. I have reported glass here in the past and the City has swept it clean.
  
  It would be best if sweeping were done here regularly, rather than only done after public pressure.
  
  The city's own 2003 guide to cycling and pedestrian systems requests that the city keep this particular street (due to its importance in connecting two parts of the city) free of debris, glass and sand and also paved to a higher standard.
  
  2010-06-02 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Anonymous
  
  drove by there and its clean
  
  2010-06-24 · Flag Flagged
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Fishing from bridge Archived

Grand Ave New Haven, CT - Chatham Square

This past week I've noticed that people have resumed fishing from the Grand Ave Bridge, usually toward the Fair Haven side of the river. This is illegal, as posted, and potentially a hazard for pedestrians. Not to mention a possible factor in slowing down the opening and closing of the bridge, which is the last thing anyone needs.

2009-05-07 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Jeanene (Guest)
  
  Earlier this week (when the sun finally came out), I called the police about this issue. The police say that it is not against the law to fish on the bridge. I don't understand why there is a sign saying NO FISHING FROM BRIDGE. Last year, the New Haven City Parks Department came out and posted paper fliers that stated the "no fishing" ordinance"--an ordinance that came directly from the official books. Who is in charge of this? The Parks Department or the Police Department? Can't someone figure this out so that it stops. I can't imagine that fishing from the Grand Ave. Bridge is allowed. People should not be allowed to cast their fishing lines into traffic; they should not be allowed to drink alcohol on the bridge; they should not be allowed to leave fish carcasses on the bridge. Fishing from the bridge just causes so many problems. If people want to fish, the park is right across the street!
  
  2009-06-18 · Flag Flagged
- Daniel Kay (Guest)
  
  Among other things, it is in fact illegal to fish from a bride into an active boating channel. I called the coast guard and left a message, public works, who told me to call the parks dept. who told me to call the DEP. An office from the DEP called me back and said that there are only 4 of them for the state and that even if he wanted to, he could not really help. He sympathized and suggested we contact the local police. In further discussion after finding out the Grand St. bridge is a turning bridge stated that no-one is allowed on the bridge at all, except moving cars and pedestrian traffic..he felt clearly it was clearly an issue for the local police. At minimum they are tresspassing. Per his suggestion, I also emailed Erin, the alderwoman for the area and not surprisingly received no response. I did receive a message from the coast guard stating that the local police have been contacted and were going to "police" the situation. It seem clear that there need to be education of law and action on that law by the proper authourity.
  
  Clearly we need to be pro-active, call the Fair-haven police LT. and make him aware of our concerns as a community until this is resolved. It is only a matter of time before a boater is maimed by a hook, or a motorist or pedestrian is forced into oncoming traffic. I hope it doesn't take a tragic lawsuit to wake the city up to this situation.
  
  2009-06-18 · Flag Flagged
- Jon Doe (Guest)
  
  You can not fish from the part of the bridge that opens. I do have one question I keep seeing people commenting on how close there cars have been struck while these guys fish. How close to sidewalk part of the bridge are they driven.
  
  Good luck in getting any help from Alderwoman Erin on this matter or any other that does not effect here area of Front street. I too have email her in the past on other matters and she has never responded to any of them. Lets vote her out.
  
  2009-06-18 · Flag Flagged
- Mike (Guest)
  
  The fishing from the bridge has stopped, but not because of any actual resolution from authorities, rather the season has passed. This issue will reopen next year, certainly.
  
  2009-07-31 · Flag Flagged
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potholes that need attention Archived

Ferry St And Exchange New Haven, CT - Fair Haven

If you are traveling on ferry Street away from the bridge if you make a right onto exchange from the intersection to the school there are potholes in the whole section of road.

2011-06-15 · Reported by Tom (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Tom (Guest)
  
  deep. many of them which makes it hard to drive that section of street.
  
  2011-06-15 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Department of Public Works
  
  work was completed. pot holes were patched.
  
  2011-06-28 · Flag Flagged
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Fishing on Grand ave Bridge Archived

E Grand Ave New Haven, CT 06513, USA - Chatham Square

"Its all fun and games till someone loses an eye"There are signs posted on the bridge that say "no fishing from bridge" and the fisherman are continually fishing right under the sign. This poses a very dangerous problem for boaters. As we try to go under the bridge, there are line and hooks dangling everywhere. Some of the people are curteous enough to pull their lines and let you through, others start yelling and throwing things. I have had everthing from beer cans and other garbage to lead weights thrown. Last year a women on a boat was hooked in the scalp by a fishing lure and I have had close calls with lures myself. I have called the bridge operations number numerous times to ask them to call police when there people fishing from the bridge, I have also called police to file a report, still, last night June 8th, I counted 28 fisherman. Will they not act until someone loses an eye and sues the city?

2010-06-09 · Reported by Robert Bolduc (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- detour01 (Guest)
  
  @ Robert (orig. posting)
  
  Approach the bridges very slowly aiming directly for the dangling fishing lines. Stand on the bow (or have passenger do it) with a pair of scissors in hand and snip said line(s) as you pass under the bridge.
  
  @ Dan
  
  At a recent community meeting we were told something to the effect, 'you can't all have your own personal police officers', as a response to quality of life complaints. Hopefully NHPD changes their attitude.
  
  2010-06-29 · Flag Flagged
- Fairhaven Dave (Guest)
  
  Those fishermen use poles large enough to allow them to hit the oyster dock from the park. Why do they have to fish off the bridge? Is it a fear of leaving the pavement, too lazy to drag their coolers down to the water, or are they doing this while waiting for a ride? Between Parks & Rec., Police, Public Works, and CT Fish and Wildlife nothing can be done to make these jokers walk 20 yards to a safer spot? And do they have to stand around swearing, drinking, smoking, littering, scratching themselves, and glaring at anybody who walks by?
  
  People who behave like animals should be hosed down like animals. Growing sooooo tired of this neighborhood.
  
  2010-07-02 · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous
  
  Signs need to be in Spanish an English. And NHPD does not really care.
  
  2010-08-06 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Robert Bolduc (Guest)
  
  The fisherman have been off the bridge for a few months now. Thanks to all who helped resolve this, including bridge tenders, police and See Click Fix.
  
  2010-09-17 · Flag Flagged
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Better Police Intervention during bridge closings Archived

14 44 Grand Ave New Haven, CT 06513, USA - Chatham Square

Earlier this week, Ferry St bridge closed during rush hour for some reason. There was an officer stationed on the closed bridge, doing nothing. Meanwhile, the traffic snarl that ensued on Grand Ave bridge was totally neglected as vehicles crowded and blocked the intersections. When any of the 3 bridges (Forbes Ave, Ferry St or Grand Ave) suffers an unexpected closing during rush hour, there is a serious traffic problem on the remaining main arteries. An officer directing traffic at key bottlenecks in these circumstances would help a lot. (And does anyone know who who engineered/chose the Forbes Ave drawbridge...one of the slowest I've seen...constantly creating huge bottlenecks on one of the main local connectors across the river? Horrible infrastructure selection. The much older Grand Ave bridge is faster.)

2010-08-04 · Reported by Ken (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Front St Res (Guest)
  
  I totally agree with Steven, I seen this for years; makes no sence, same thing happens in the morning between 7 and 8am/week days.
  
  2010-08-05 · Flag Flagged
- David Backeberg (Guest)
  
  The reason boats go through the bridges in the morning and night is because the boats contain commercial fishermen. Yes, people make their living in boats, and yes, they have a right to commute.
  
  Boat traffic has priority over automobile traffic. That's just the way it is, and it dates back to ancient law. If you don't like seeing a pretty water-level neighborhood, there's always Interstate 95, and Interstate 91. You can drive 40mph or 50mph respectively over the Quinnipiac River and never once be bothered with boats or scenery, or pedestrians or city life.
  
  How about riding a bike? That way when the bridge opens you become a pedestrian and get a nice view of the river.
  
  2010-08-09 · Flag Flagged
- Wojtek Voytec Wacowski
  
  @Ken, original poster. The Ferry street bridge mechanism and construction was restored following the original design. It is not as slow as you describe it. It is Einstein theory of relativity of time applied - those few minutes seem to be longer while you are sitting in a car stuck in a jam. ;)
  
  As a water side user of draw bridges I can reassure you that 75% of speed of the operation depends on the bridge operator's communications with the watercraft operators. First - not always a full 90 deg opening is required and second - captains can get their vessels close enough to a bridge to reduce the total opening time.
  
  There is a still pending (?) request by City of New Haven to change the existing regulations stemming from what I believe is an attempt to save on salaries for three bridge operators Full Details here: http://bit.ly/9UwnHX
  
  It is a long bureaucratic, legislative process to change the operations of any draw bridge in the USA as they are regulated by Coast Guard in CFR Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
  
  Title: Section 117.213 - New Haven Harbor, Quinnipiac and Mill Rivers.
  Context: Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters. CHAPTER I - COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. SUBCHAPTER J - BRIDGES. PART 117 - DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS. Subpart B - Specific Requirements. - Connecticut.
  
  LINK TO full text: http://bit.ly/d32Nrf
  
  EXCERPT:
  The draws of the Tomlinson bridge, mile 0.0, the Ferry Street bridge, mile 0.7, and the Grand Avenue bridge, mile 1.3, across Quinnipiac River, and the Chapel Street bridge, mile 0.4 across Mill River, shall operate as follows:
  (a) The draws shall open on signal; except as follows:
  (1) From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., noon to 12:15 p.m., 12:45 p.m. to 1 p.m., and 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., the draws need not be opened.
  (2) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. from October 1 through April 30, the draw of the Ferry Street bridge, Quinnipiac River, shall open on signal, unless the drawtender is at the Grand Avenue or Chapel Street bridges. In this event, a delay of up to one hour may be expected.
  (3) From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the draw of the Grand Avenue bridge, Quinnipiac River, shall open on signal if at least one hour notice is given to the drawtender at the Ferry Street bridge. In the event that the drawtender is at the Chapel Street bridge, a delay of up to an additional hour may be expected.
  (4) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw of the Chapel Street bridge, Mill River, shall open on signal if at least one hour notice is given to the drawtender at Ferry Street bridge. In the event that the drawtender is at the Grand Avenue bridge, a delay of up to an additional hour may be expected.
  (b) Public vessels of the United States, state or local vessels used for public safety, commercial vessels and vessels in distress, shall notify the operator of the Tomlinson and the Ferry Street bridges and shall be passed through each of the bridges listed in this section as soon as possible at anytime.
  
  2010-10-07 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Ken
  
  not addressed
  
  2011-02-08 · Flag Flagged
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Traffic signal in wrong orientation! Archived

168 Front St New Haven, CT 06513, USA - Chatham Square

The traffic signal at the NE corner of Grand and Front is rotated so that the color of the signal can't be seen clearly. Today I waited at the light while waiting to turn left onto the bridge. The hanging signal showed red. The curb-mounted one showed green. It's meant to show green on Grand while red on Front, but in it's current orientation it does not.

2009-12-17 · Reported by Your name (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Mike Piscitelli (Guest)
  
  Thank you for the note. The signal crew will have a look into this.
  
  2009-12-17 · Flag Flagged
- Steve Brown
  
  While the crew is checking into it, can they also correct the other issue at this intersection: when the Grand Avenue Bridge opens for boats, the traffic signals at this intersection remain red in all four directions for the duration (5-7 minutes or so). This is entirely unnecessary.
  
  Thanks!
  
  2009-12-17 · Flag Flagged
- Mike Piscitelli (Guest)
  
  The City's Signal Crew reset the signal today and it is back to standard operation. By way of background, the pedestal on the northeast corner was damaged and there is still some modest repair work so you may see them out there again to do the punch list items.
  
  2009-12-18 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Mike Piscitelli (Guest)
  
  Completed.
  
  2009-12-18 · Flag Flagged
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Drawbridge Out warning signal Archived

334 Chapel St New Haven, CT 06513 - Mill River

When the drawbridge on Chapel and East is out to allow for passing commercial boats, it would help if there was a way of communicating to on-coming traffic 3-4 blocks ahead of time that it’s out instead of finding out when we get there. For example – simple traffic signs that reads “Chapel DrawBridge OUT” w/an accompanying red/green light can be placed on Chapel & Hamilton and on East & Grand. That way we can avoid clogging or having 5-10 cars making u-turns at Chapel & East simultaneously.Hope this makes sense!

2009-07-20 · Reported by Selam (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Jon Doe (Guest)
  
  A signal light is a great idea. I too have lived may time waiting in the traffic at this bridge
  
  2009-07-20 · Flag Flagged
- Department of Transportation, Traffic and Parking
  
  The only way to warn traffic of whether or not the swing bridge is in operation, is to display a message board or other signal indicator, seperate from the existing traffic signal at East and Chapel. The Department will look into the possibilities and provide updates. Thank you for posting this issue.
  
  2010-02-10 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Selam Dafla
  
  The issue has been acknowledged by the DOT.
  
  Thanks,
  
  Selam
  
  2010-09-28 · Flag Flagged
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Turn on lights under bridge Open

22 42 Humphrey St New Haven, CT 06513, USA - Fair Haven

The bridge by Mill River St has lights but they're only turned on at night. It's kind of a long bridge, so it's always pretty dark under there. I use this route when riding my bike to work, and I always fear that a car won't see me or I'll hit a pot hole or other indentation while I'm riding. Usually I wait for cars to pass before I go under, but I still worry that a car might come speeding through and hit me. A simple and safe solution would be to keep the lights on all the time.

2010-06-16 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
- juli
  
  i agree it is pretty terrifying riding your bike under here.
  
  (a step further would be if they were solar powered lights...)
  
  2010-06-16 · Flag Flagged
- FairHavenRes
  
  Okay, City of New Haven's Department of Transportation & Department of Public Works: get moving on this! According to State DOT, you are responsible for this train underpass, since it's traversing a city street.
  
  This is a dangerous tunnel with NO working lights and lots of trash--glass, diapers, even a sofa cushion. I pass through here twice daily and have to keep checking over my shoulder to make sure there's no one around because there are so many hiding spots in here. Seriously, fix this, please!
  
  (also see identical issue #169632, reported separately)
  
  2012-06-04 · Flag Flagged
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People running red light while bridge is open Acknowledged

Front St. And Grand Ave New Haven, CT - Chatham Square

While waiting at a red light while the bridge was open, many cars dangerously run the red light to avoid the wait. In fact, I was cursed at for not taking part in the illegal activity. Need a cop or better signage.

2012-05-30 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Acknowledged Department of Transportation, Traffic and Parking
  
  Road widths at this intersection cannot accomodate turn pockets. For example, drivers traveling north on Front St, at the approach to the intersection with Grand Ave are lined up in a single lane to either go straight, turn right, or turn left. This is the case for each approach. If the lights went to flash, there is no way to accomodate these three different turning movements so drivers need to wait while the swing bndge opens and closes. If drivers are impatient and decide to run the red light, it becomes a traffic enforcement issue. We will forward this to NHPD. Thank you for the post.
  
  2012-06-01 · Flag Flagged
- Steve Brown
  
  Turn pockets are unnecessary. Nearly all motorists would rather proceed through the intersection and make their way to the Ferry Street Bridge, rather than wait out the Grand Ave Bridge, which takes a painfully long period of time to cycle.
  
  I would encourage the city to try out a three-way flashing red signal during bridge openings, just to observe the results. My prediction is that even the traffic that would otherwise have proceeded onto the Bridge will instead choose to keep moving and take an alternate route. Locals know that the bridge isn't worth waiting for.
  
  On the question of the current behavior and enforcement. Short of placing a police officer there permanently, you will never be able to stop people from running this light. And if you are going to place an officer, they'd be a lot more useful directing traffic than ticketing people.
  
  But to maximize safety, I really think the city has to seek a solution that will return some semblance of order to this intersection during bridge openings. I'll readily admit that I run the light all the time when the bridge opens. But I also acknowledge that sooner or later this will result in an accident (though to my knowledge, it hasn't yet). Try the flashing red, just see what happens. I predict you'll see vast improvement.
  
  2012-06-01 · Flag Flagged
- Steve Brown
  
  Flashing red phase could also be supplemented with a temporary turn prohibition, such as this sign:
  http://www.usasignal.com/products/lanecontrol/nlt.html
  
  2012-06-01 · Flag Flagged
- Department of Transportation, Traffic and Parking
  
  Diverting traffic to the Ferry St Bridge would result in a similar problem at the intersection of Chapel St. & Ferry St. Depending upon the size of the boat - the Ferry St. bridge may be up as well - if that is the case, you would have whatever number of vehicles already waiting for the Ferry St. Bridge plus traffic coming from Grand & Front.
  
  2012-06-01 · Flag Flagged
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Cross Walk Light Open

Ferry And Chapel St - Fair Haven

Since Ferry Street bridge opened There needs to be a cross walk light put up
drivers have no respect those who have to cross the street ,Please do before someone gets killed

2008-10-28 · Reported by Cassandra Daniels (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  you have placed your ticket in Canada.
  please go to the confirmation email and edit your issue ,by clicking on the edit link.
  Next drag and drop your issue to the Ferry Street Bridge.
  Hit update on the left,.
  
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