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East side residents upset with standing water due to reconstruction project

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INDIANAPOLIS — Neighbors on the city’s east side are calling for the department of public works to fix their roads following what they say has been a delayed construction project.

“Irritating, unsafe, unsanitary and frustrating,” Michael Finnell told WRTV.

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Finnell had a few choice words to describe what his neighborhood currently looks like.

“It’s standing water and if it keeps raining, it’s only going to get worse,” Finnell said.

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DPW says the project is part of its $25 million residential resurfacing project. The department says the project is expected to make minor storm water improvements.

“It’s not the process that bugs me. It’s a lack of activity once again, lack of communication,” Finnell said.

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Residents called WRTV to help and try to get some clarification.

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DPW issued the following statement to WRTV:

We are aware of standing water issues following the weather last night and are working with our contractor to address resident concerns.