Plymouth Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt alerted Board of Public Works and Safety Members about some problems with out-of-town semis utilizing residential streets and causing damage to yards.
During Monday night’s BOW meeting, Marquardt said he’s received similar complaints in the past but they’ve been coming in more frequently lately.
“This spring has been crazy on semis coming down Beerenbrook, trying to turn onto Harrison to go toward Flora and they’re just tearing yards up,” Marquardt explained, “and before they’ve had some little problems, but in the past week, it’s happened three times.”
The superintendent mentioned that a resident reportedly tracked down one of the semis and called the police on them. However, as there isn’t currently any indication that the truck wasn’t permitted in the area, no further actions could be taken.
Marquardt said he spoke with Police Chief David Bacon and was told if the board approved for signs to be put up, local law enforcement could start enforcing the restriction and individuals who continue to utilize that road would face consequences.
Marquardt shared his idea about how to solve the problem. Since there isn’t much space to set up any signs on Jefferson Street, he recommended placing some “no semi traffic” signs at the intersection of Madison Street and Beerenbrook Street. Board member Bill Walters suggested placing some at Harrison as well since the truck drivers would likely go south on Beerenbrook when heading back.
Marquardt replied that the main problem seems to be that they’re traveling north on the street but said they could put up a sign on the other end as well in order to cover all their bases.
Board of Works members permitted Marquardt to erect signage to help prevent any more property damage stemming from rogue semi trucks.
