Spring has arrived, bringing with it the annual challenge of pothole season. These road hazards develop through a complex process that begins months before they become visible to drivers.

Let's take *** look at how potholes form. It all starts with water. Rain seeps into the cracks in the road. When temperatures drop, that rainwater freezes, expands, and pushes the pavement apart.

“If potholes are the biggest problem the grand jury has to deal with, by gosh, Upland, we’re in pretty good shape,” Velto declared. That said, he acknowledged that rough pavement is a concern.

“Moisture is the natural enemy of pavement,” Reno said. Crews patched 41,941 potholes in 2024, which was an 11.5% increase from 2023. Reno expects this number to increase again in 202 ...

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration has started improving approximately 3,400 lane miles ...

Proponents point out that it’s a more natural and environmentally friendly way to filter rainwater into the ground.

Potholes form in pavement that already contains small cracks and divots, some visible and others not. During fall and summer, water seeps into these tiny openings. When winter arrives, this ...