Description
There is large, long-term construction project happening on N. Estes Drive in the walk zone for 2 public schools. The cones & orange netting that attempt to provide a safe walkway for kids and parents are not being maintained by the construction crew. These cones and netting need to be kept in place as some attempt to provide for safe passage of kids entering Estes Hills Elementary School. The traffic light at Estes/Caswell is the particular location. There is no longer any barrier between opposing traffic on Caswell waiting to turn left onto N. Estes Drive. I myself and other neighbors have been attempting to maintain this area but that is not reasonable or appropriate for a parent with a young child while already dodging confused traffic.
9 Comments
Chapel Hill, NC (Verified Official)
DC (Registered User)
I second this.
In addition, the "Road Closed" Signs and barrels along Estes are not being maintained or returned to their proper locations by the construction crews. I have repeatedly seen cars dodging the “Road Closed” Signs and driving down the westbound (closed) lane of Estes on weekday mornings when school is starting. Sunday morning, 11/13, I witnessed a car enter the westbound lane at the Caswell light and drive the ENTIRE closed section - weaving in and out only as needed to avoid a barrel.
AnnP (Registered User)
Camille Gourdet (Registered User)
Mike Rempson (Verified Official)
Chapel Hill, NC (Verified Official)
Chris Roberts (Verified Official)
Mike Wright (Verified Official)
Closed Mike Wright (Verified Official)