Some dangerous road conditions in a Hope Mills community may be finally addressed after years of complaints from residents and business owners.
People there say the large, multiple potholes on Deaver Circle have long been a nuisance.
“Pretty much since we’ve lived here for 20 years. It just got worse along the way and about four years ago, it got really bad,” Nancy Umstead said.
Residents said the road can be especially dangerous when it rains and floods because the water can hide the potholes, making them harder for drivers to spot.
“People are driving through that and all of a sudden you’re in a hole six, eight inches deeper than the actual road level,” Chuck Umstead said.
“A lot of folks were losing axles, busting up wheels…” said Hope Mills Mayor Jessie Bellflowers.
“It’s not just the potholes. You worry about other cars hitting you because no one’s in the lane they’re supposed to be in because you’re trying to avoid the holes,” Nancy Umstead said.
Bellflowers said that on Monday, Hope Mills’ board of commissioners will review a bid from town staff for Hope Mills to begin making repairs.