Eyes on the road this spring - AAAChicago reports spike in pothole repairs in 2022.
With pothole damage on the rise in 2022, AAA is warning drivers to keep an eye out for cracked pavement this spring.
"Potholes are an unfortunate side effect of the snow and can wreak havoc on your vehicle," AAA spokeswoman Molly Hart said Monday in a statement. AAA researchers estimated 44 million drivers paid for pothole damage in 2022 in contrast with 28 million in 2021. The average bill was $406. Also,"roads that are newly resurfaced tend to be less susceptible" to potholes, Illinois Department of Transportation spokeswoman Maria Castaneda said. With"roads that are older and more worn can get in there more easily."
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