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While many are pleased to see sunny skies, warmer temperatures and streets not layered with ice and snow, the fresh defrosting has wreaked havoc on roadways, some of which have become treacherous.
Robert Sinclair Jr., the manager of media relations for AAA New York said that it’s not just Putnam drivers that are traversing pothole riddled roads, but most municipalities throughout the state.
“An unprecedented combination of weather, roads already in poor condition and the inordinate number of trucks in our region have led to an epic number of potholes,” he said. “The situation is a stark reminder of the need to ensure that the federal highway trust fund is adequately financed so that our crumbling infrastructure can be rebuilt.”
The sustained inclement weather has led to a series of problems, including the potholes, flooding deteriorating road conditions and dwindling salt supplies to expedite the melting process.
Pothole repairs have clogged up major roadways and led to several accidents. Several municipalities are also preparing bonds and grants to aid the process, something motorists say can't come soon enough
"It's really dangerous, even on the major roads and parkways (potholes) are everywhere, and when people swerve to avoid them it can be scary," Putnam Valley resident Suzanne Bingham said on Friday. "It's also killing our cars."
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