Rising temperatures are making for a tough drive in some corners of St. Paul.
St. Paul Public Works has posted “Rough Road” signage on arterial street segments where drivers should take extra caution and stay alert for loose pavement, potholes and patching crews.
The road segments will be addressed by street maintenance crews this spring, likely through pothole patching or skim paving, according to Public Works.
The segments include Hamline Avenue from Concordia Avenue to Selby Avenue, Vandalia Street from University Avenue to Interstate 94, Shepard Road from Springfield Street to Gannon Road, and Childs Road at Warner Road.
Why does the freeze-thaw cycle lead to so many potholes? In the winter, water that seeps into pavement cracks freezes and expands underground, acting like a wedge. As the ice melts, it leaves a void beneath the surface, creating ripe conditions for cars passing overhead to disturb the pavement and create holes and loose ground.
Drivers can report potholes to potholes@stpaul.gov or fill out an online form at stpaul.gov/publicworks.
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