EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Residents on Manhattan Avenue and surrounding streets say potholes have made their neighborhood dangerous to navigate.
Tigheshawn Taylor, who lives on the cross street, Northfield Avenue, said the conditions affect driving, parking and walking on the sidewalk.
Taylor said her son’s car has been hit by cars swerving to avoid potholes, the car was simply parked on the street.
The street has multiple craters that drivers cannot avoid without hitting another.
“I’ve been here 38 years, and this is the worst it’s ever been,” Taylor said.
Taylor said her son’s car has been hit by cars swerving to avoid potholes, and the car was simply parked on the street.
“One time we had a car swerving and boom, hit a tree just trying to, ya know, duckin’ holes.”
Northfield Avenue, which crosses Manhattan, also has numerous potholes.
“It is very frustrating, especially when you pay your taxes on time, and property taxes going up but where is the money going?” said Taylor.
Residents said when they contact the city, they are told someone will address the issue eventually.
“I just feel like the city could do a better job,” said Gianni Collins, who asked city officials to consider whether they would want the street in their own neighborhood.
The Mayor’s Office and City Hall did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
19 News was told the law director is expected to get in touch on the issue.
Collins said a fix would be welcome relief.
“That would make me very happy, that would make me feel very good, because that’s not something I wanna keep dealing with,” she said.
Taylor agreed.
“It would be awesome, it’d be a blessing,” she said.
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