The Coram Civic Association is sounding the alarm on the critical condition of Middle Country Road, a danger zone that has become a grave concern for all, particularly the most vulnerable among us, including women and children who traverse this treacherous path daily. Our once-dependable roadway has transformed into a menacing obstacle course of potholes and crumbling asphalt, creating a scenario fraught with peril for those who walk its sidewalks and navigate its lanes. This dilapidated state not only inflicts damage upon our vehicles, necessitating expensive repairs but also exposes pedestrians, especially our children and women, to heightened risks. They are forced to dodge these hazardous pitfalls, making every journey a harrowing ordeal that could end in tragedy.

In a recent survey conducted by our association, the people of Coram have spoken loud and clear: the condition of our roads, especially Middle Country Road, stands as a top priority and concern. This outcry underscores the urgent need for action in a situation made all the more complex by the road's designation as a state thoroughfare. Despite receiving funding for paving and maintenance projects from both New York State and the federal government, and benefiting from three consecutive years of mild winters that have spared the asphalt from the usual wear and tear of ice and salt, our roads remain in a state of neglect. This has been the disheartening reality for years, and despite the available resources, far too little has been done to rectify the situation.