I've told you before about my non-eco friendly SUV. Don't worry, it's on the smaller side of the genre.
However can I now tell you how happy I am that I have an SUV during the Chicago freeze-thaw cycles that seem to bring out the worst in pavement?
Potholes.
KILLER potholes.
Last year, those of us who took North Lakeshore Drive every day had to suffer the horrors of what amounted to a minefield of dodging huge holes in the ground.
Those who didn't wound up on the side of The Drive, with a flat tire--or worse--a broken axle.
We in the "news" have told you about where to turn for some financial help to be reimbursed some of the cost of getting the new tire put on.
This year, North Lakeshore Drive is great! Last summer's resurfacing project has held up through the winter and remains one of the highlights of my drive to and from work.
Now there's another issue.
North Avenue in Chicago.
Yesterday I was driving to the North & Sheffield area of Lincoln Park. I nearly fell into the Earth.
There are a number of potholes in the westbound lanes that could, quite literally, swallow up one of those cute little Smart Cars.
One of the worst along that stretch is in front of the Container Store.
The City of Chicago spends MILLIONS of dollars a year to make the roadways a patchwork of pothole band-aid cures.
Yesterday, I watched with interest the story from Washington Park, as roadways near the proposed location of the Olympic Stadium were resurfaced just in time for the International Olympic Committee visit early next month.
My question to you: Where are YOUR killer potholes? Feel free to let loose on here, if we get enough, I'll make sure we take a look into the worst ones and ask the question on what's being done to help you and your neighbors.
Comments (1)
It is very good that the potholes are being filled. These potholes and the potholes in the future need to be filled. I think it would be better to search for stronger road building material, and or use tax money to pay for the material not just the salaries. Another good help possibly would be community service or volunteer opportunities. It would be very good to be able to enter these times with you tax return. The best donations are not all worth a dollar amount.
Posted by Phillip Semprini | April 11, 2009 9:45 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 09:45