PORTLAND (AP) — Public works officials in Maine say potholes are a continuing problem and changing temperatures are only going to make them worse.
WGME-TV reports there have been 84 reported pothole complaints in Portland, nine of which are still an issue as of January 19. Portland Public Works Director Chris Branch says his crews are doing their best to keep up, but there are a lot of potholes out on the roads.
Changing temperatures in Maine is causing water to seep below the road surface during warming temperatures, only for the water to freeze and expand — thus cracking the pavement during cold snaps.
The Times Record Sustaining Sponsor
We believe a community must be informed to thrive. bowdoin.edu
Comments are not available on this story. Read more about why we allow commenting on some stories and not on others.
We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others.
We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion.
You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs.
Show less