The old sidewalk has been blocked for three weeks
Oct. 14. By Dave Vieser. It looks like pedestrians and cyclists are out of luck when it comes to getting a walkway on West Catawba in front of the Junker apartment project site where White House Gardens used to be.
Three weeks have gone by since Cornelius Today first reported on this problem, yet there is still no walkway—permanent or temporary—in front of the project, forcing pedestrians and cyclists to walk in a ditch or next to traffic in an accident-prone stretch of road.
Using the other side of West Catawba is no help either, since there is no sidewalk on that side.
Pedestrian no go
Town officials say they are aware of the situation, but it could be weeks before anything happens.
Assistant Town Manager Tyler Beardsley said the developer is relocating utilities along West Catawba, a process that could take 6-8 weeks.
Once that’s complete, they will install the new sidewalk. A temporary fix, possibly a gravel path, could be difficult, town officials said.
Could the new path made by the pedestrians at least be mowed by someone?
Posted by Peggy H | October 14, 2024, 11:18 amThe ‘path’ is actually a drainage ditch…
Posted by Betty Beard | October 14, 2024, 3:55 pmThe old sidewalk no longer exists inside the fence.
Posted by James Simpson | October 14, 2024, 12:42 pmSeems like this might be an Americans with Disabilities Act violation. Doesn’t seem like there is a reasonable alternative for those with mobility challenges.
Posted by Gerry Mander | October 14, 2024, 12:54 pmGuess the Town is going to wait until someone gets hurt or killed before taking action.
Posted by chris | October 14, 2024, 1:26 pmThe town has no leverage or authority to get even a temporary fix?? If someone does get hurt or worse the town and the taxpayer is ultimately liable. I suggest a town official walk in the ditch or outside the fence with a baby stroller. Inexcusable! ,
Posted by Gar Van Doren | October 14, 2024, 2:38 pmAnother shining moment for our so called city leadership.
Posted by Donn Leppard | October 14, 2024, 3:10 pm