I noticed in the newspaper that the Michigan Department of Transportation is working with Wayne State University on a survey about roundabouts.

The Maple Road traffic circles are, without a doubt, horribly maintained. Three huge light posts have been destroyed and not replaced. The roundabout traffic signs are broken and in disrepair. The sewer drains under the overpass are chock-full of debris and causing blockage. The grass is now 4 feet tall and growing and one cannot see the cars coming and going in either direction. If and when they do mow the grass, they leave it as a hay field.

Last year in talking with the Washtenaw County Road Commission, they said they were working on getting this resolved.

How much longer do we have to wait before a serious accident happens? If this is any indication of beautifying our highways -- you have missed the boat. Look around at other roundabouts, particularly Brighton and take some notes.

This has gone on way too long.

Patty J. Gagalis Ann Arbor