DPW000211574
Report Public Right of Way Concern
Public Works
- Requested
- August 6, 2025
- Subtype
- Construction materials or debris blocking right of way
- Location
- 418 Cowardin Ave, 23224
- As reported by the submitter and published by the City. May be the submitter’s address or another party’s; the City does not anonymize to block level.
- Council District
- 5
- Neighborhood
- Swansboro
Description
The sidewalk is wrecked and covered in construction debris at 430 Cowardin / 418 Cowardin / 1700 Semmes Ave.
Details
- Is Pedestrian Traffic Blocked?
- Yes - sidewalk is blocked
- Is a Permit Visible?
- No Permit Visible
History
- August 6, 2025The service request is submitted.
- August 6, 2025The service request status has been changed to Assigned to Department.
- August 6, 2025The service request status has been changed to Assigned to Engineer.
- August 6, 2025The service request status has been changed to In Progress.
- August 8, 2025The service request status has been changed to Completed.
Comments
- Staff · August 8, 2025thank you again for submitting your concern regarding the sidewalk condition at 2000 Semmes Avenue. Following your 311 complaint, our inspection team visited the site and confirmed that the sidewalk had been filled with loose stone material and was not properly safeguarded for pedestrian use. At the time of inspection, no protective barriers or signage were in place, and the permit associated with the work had expired. In response to this, the City contacted the responsible parties and required immediate corrective action. As of now, a valid permit has been issued, and the area has since been properly blocked off to prevent unsafe pedestrian access. The contractor has also confirmed that they will be implementing the established Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plan, which includes proper signage, barriers, and detour routing as approved by DPW. We appreciate your vigilance in reporting this concern. Your complaint helped us take swift enforcement action to ensure the safety of all sidewalk users. Our inspectors will continue to monitor the site for compliance moving forward. Please feel free to reach out if you notice any further issues.