City, county rush to repair potholes after rainy February
Hot or cold? Now or later?
The first choice dictates the second as Columbus and Lowndes workers seek to repair city streets and county roads during February’s heavy rainfall.
The rain has meant an explosion in potholes.
Southside citizens concerned about potholes, slow city response to other issues
Potholes, specifically on Sixth Street, were the first concern Anne Ross had Monday night as she wondered if resurfacing the road was on the city’s agenda.
And she was not alone.
75 tons of asphalt used to patch Leigh Mall parking lot
The new owner of Leigh Mall has already begun improvements at the property, most recently filling in major potholes in the parking lot.
Potholes breaking open due to heavy rains
Local road departments are scrambling to deal with issues that have popped up after last week saw more than a month’s worth of rain dumped on the area.
Wet, cool weather hampering pothole patching
The year’s wet weather and cooler temperatures have not only caused numerous potholes to form in Starkville’s roads, but also prevented city workers from acquiring the materials needed to fix the infrastructure issues.
Chicago man filling potholes — artfully
The perfect pothole might not exist for many people — but for mosaic artist Jim Bachor, it’s one with a nice oval shape.
County forms committee to target 10 worst roads
A new ad hoc committee formed by the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors has been charged with finding the 10 worst roads in the county.
The committee will present its findings to the supervisors in an effort to have some or all of the roads repaired.
City workers scramble to fill potholes
The rain may finally have ended, but its costly residue remains.
After seven consecutive days of precipitation, the roadways have taken a major hit, in the form of potholes.