Residents and property owners of the Santa Rosa Groves neighborhood celebrated the expected reopening of the agricultural culvert crossing at Carol Street and 59th Street on Sunday, Sept. 29. The crossing had been in place since 1974 until it was closed earlier this year due to safety concerns. The community is grateful for the generosity of GL Homes, which paid the entire cost of the installation, with the permission of the Indian Trail Improvement District. The vast majority of property owners in the area signed petitions, sent letters and spoke up at Indian Trail meetings in an effort to have the culvert replaced. Residents particularly thanked ITID Supervisor Keith Jordano, who answered their calls and rose to the challenge to support the Santa Rosa Groves community, as well as the nearby communities that were impacted. They also thanked ITID Supervisor Betty Argue, who used her vast experience to navigate past the roadblocks.
