Collapsed catch basin causes concern for Tremont residents
Mayor Mamdani recently announced a $108 million investment to replace the city's outdated sewer drains.
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A catch basin at the intersection of Webster Ave. and E. 176th St. is causing safety concerns for residents in the area.
The catch basin is completely collapsed and filled with trash and debris.
Leonardo, who is in the area often, says he has seen cars get serious damage because of the collapsed catch basin.
"It's really unfortunate for commuters driving their cars. They come and turn this corner, and they hit it, and things happen. Tires pop, axles break," he said.
Nacole, who lives in the area, says she fell into a catch basin not too long ago. Now, she is stressing the importance of fixing it.
"They really need to because it's very dangerous. Cars be coming and, depending on the way they turn, they can fall in the ditch too," she said.
Mayor Mamdani recently announced a $108 million investment to replace the city's outdated sewer drains.
Leonardo says he is hopeful for this change.
"If Mamdani says he's going to have the same program come around and it will fix these things, hopefully it will work out," he said.
News 12 reached out to the Department of Environmental Protection who says a DEP crew will be sent to repair the catch basin over the weekend.
