According to interim mayor Lanny McPherson, his theory that there may be issues concerning water lines while digging holes for the boxes has come to fruition.
As part of the United States Postal Service’s plan to make improvements in their delivery methods, certain areas of the city were expected to receive their mail from the curb by the end of November instead of on their homes. Historic areas were exempt from putting up the boxes.
It is anticipated that curbside mailboxes will help the post office become more efficient and keep their costs down on delivering mail. However, there are some residents that have attempted to dig a hole to place the box only to hit the utility line by digging too deep.
McPherson suggested people call 811 before digging. This number will connect you with Kentucky 811, a service that will contact the nearby utilities agencies who will then come out and mark where their lines are.
When you call 811, there will be an automated message that will direct you to a representative. You will need to provide your county and city, address and the nearest intersecting road.
Source: News- Democrat & Leader . com
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