Banning Public Works Keeps Traffic Moving Amid Rainstorm

BANNING, CA — This week, the City of Banning's Public Works Department took to the streets to keep streets free of muddy water and debris that washed over the roads during recent storms.

Across Westward Avenue, workers in front loader tractors scraped water and debris from the roadway, which was caught on video by the city.

According to Interim Public Works Superintendent Ruben Macias, the street is prone to flooding, especially during heavy rainstorms, due to the natural dirt drain. When the drain is built up with debris, water flows up and over the road, making it hazardous to travel.

The city saw a similar drainage problem at 12th and Westward Avenue, near Banning High School, he said.

The tractor work was all in an effort to keep the street safer for drivers, Macias said in a Facebook video.

"We're removing the debris off the street to keep the flow off the lane and keep the lane safe so no one hydroplanes as they pass by.