Mobile, Alabama — A Wynnfield neighborhood resident’s video has sparked conversation and concern after revealing what appears to be poor repair work on a massive sinkhole that recently opened in the area.
The sinkhole, which formed in the middle of a residential street following weeks of heavy rain, was repaired by city crews earlier this month. But just days after the work was completed, one resident took to social media to show what they described as “a quick fix that doesn’t fix anything.”
The video, which has been shared dozens of times by frustrated locals, shows patched asphalt over uneven ground and standing water pooling near the repair site. In the footage, the resident narrates as they walk along the road, pointing out cracks and dips that suggest the underlying issue may not have been fully addressed.
“This is what we got after waiting weeks for them to fix
“This is what we got after waiting weeks for them to fix it,” the resident says in the video. “You can see the road sinking again — it’s only a matter of time before it caves in.”
The post quickly drew attention from other Mobile residents who have experienced similar drainage and infrastructure problems in their neighborhoods. Some commented in support of Wynnfield residents, saying that temporary patch jobs have become far too common in areas plagued by flooding and erosion.
City officials have not publicly commented on the video, but residents say they hope it will prompt a more thorough inspection of the repairs and the drainage system beneath the street.
For Wynnfield homeowners
For Wynnfield homeowners, the viral clip has become more than just evidence of a bad patch job — it’s a symbol of their growing frustration.
“People shouldn’t have to post videos online to get something done,” one neighbor said. “We deserve better than band-aid fixes.”
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