Council hears update on water‑main break and lane closure on SR‑741

Councilmember Miss Marcus raised concerns during council reports on Aug. 28 about orange and white markers and a lane closure on SR‑741 between JoMar and Lehigh. She said residents were frustrated by the blockage and limited traffic flow. The city manager responded that a large water‑main break in the area required utility markings; white marking denotes utility limits and orange typically denotes gas or related markings. The manager said crews had to replace a large apron and that asphalt was placed the same week; the manager asked for a day or two of curing and some finish work before the lane closure would be removed. Miss Marcus described the patch as about "5 5 feet wide by 8 foot long" where asphalt had been placed and said the lane closure made it difficult to exit the JoMar plat. The manager confirmed asphalt was placed and expected the closure to end soon once finish work and curing were complete. No timeline beyond an expected day or two for curing was recorded; the council did not vote on any action related to the street repair at the Aug. 28 meeting.