{"id":374275,"date":"2026-08-18T03:16:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T03:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/374275\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T03:16:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T03:16:09","slug":"cape-coral-couple-seeks-answers-as-driveway-cracks-worsen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/374275\/","title":{"rendered":"Cape Coral couple seeks answers as driveway cracks worsen"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cape Coral couple watches driveway cracks creep toward garage as city investigates road dip<\/p>\n

\"Muhammad<\/a>CAPE CORAL, Fla. \u2014<\/p>\n

A Cape Coral couple is searching for answers as cracks in their driveway and property continue to worsen, with the city investigating the issue. <\/p>\n

“If you look at my driveway, it’s all cracked and beat up,” said Jack Johnson, a resident of northwest Cape Coral. <\/p>\n

For months, Johnson and his wife, Denise,<\/a> have watched as cracks creep closer to their home on Northwest 16th Terrace. <\/p>\n

“Well, you can see right here, it’s almost up to the garage, that crack that was never there before up until recently,” Denise Johnson said. <\/p>\n

The couple believes nearby construction may be contributing to the problem. Denise said she has been documenting the cracks since last year and has contacted the city about the issue. <\/p>\n

In June, Gulf Coast News observed crews working outside the Johnsons’ home<\/a>. The city confirmed that crews were drilling on the road as part of a geotechnical investigation to help determine why the road is dipping. <\/p>\n

Currently, the city has not identified the cause. <\/p>\n

“The engineers have had it in their hands for over a month now, and I still don’t know what they’re doing,” Jack Johnson said. <\/p>\n

The city stated that staff met with the Johnsons last week and will continue to evaluate the situation to determine any additional steps. Adjacent private properties are also being assessed. <\/p>\n

Work on the road is expected to begin this month.<\/p>\n

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