DPW000231489
Report Neighborhood Roadway Safety Concern
Public Works
- Requested
- March 31, 2026
- Subtype
- Report pedestrian safety concern
- Location
- 705 S Laurel St, 23220
- 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
- Oregon Hill
Description
Lights strung on tree go across sidewalk at 5 feet high. Major hazard and have almost walked into multiple times. I don’t mind the lights, but they must be raised higher so they don’t present an ongoing hazard.
Details
- Is your concern within a school zone?
- No
History
- April 1, 2026The service request is submitted.
- April 1, 2026The service request status has been changed to Assigned to Department.
- April 6, 2026The service request status has been changed to Completed.
Comments
- Staff · April 1, 2026Cityworks ID: 580770
- Staff · April 1, 2026This request was forwarded to the DPW Chief of Construction and Inspections to investigate.
- Staff · April 6, 2026DPW reviewed and found the overhead lights create a vertical obstruction with pedestrian travel. A city will send a letter to the property owner requiring corrective action.