Pot Holes, Crumbling Bridges Cost N.Y. Drivers Thousands, Report Says

The condition of New York's roads is abysmal and is costing drivers near the state capital thousands each year, claims one nonprofit, according to Time Warner Cable News.

Pot holes are a fact of life for drivers in New York.
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James O'Rourke

01/22/2016 3:00 p.m.

The group, TRIP, released its report on Thursday, noting that population growth is the state has far surpassed the expansion of the transportation system, according to the report.

Based in Washington, D.C., TRIP estimated that drivers in Albany pay about $2,000 dealing with poor and congested roads, according to Time Warner Cable News, which noted that AAA reported more than 200,000 flat tires in 2015.

The poor condition of the roads is the results of pot holes, crumbling bridges and extreme weather, according to Time Warner Cable News.

Click here for the Time Warner Cable News report.

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