NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2000

CARY RECRUITS PARTNERS IN POTHOLE ERRADICATION

CARY, NC – Cary officials are asking citizens to help be their eyes around Town by identifying the location of potholes caused by the Triangle’s recent severe weather. Cary began last week getting outside contractors lined up to work on potholes in order to expedite the repairs. Citizens can help the Town by providing pothole locales and telephoning 469-4090 or email the Town at townofcary@ci.cary.nc.us.

"While we’re already aware of and working on many potholes, citizens can help us get to the bottom of the pothole problem by partnering with us in the solution," said Cary’s Public Works Division Director Mike Bajorek. "We want citizens to help us identify problem areas so that we can bring our streets back up to standard as soon as possible."

To avoid injury and possible damage to vehicles, people traveling by car throughout the Triangle should reduce speed and use caution when approaching potholes. Motorists should also be on the lookout for road crews who may be working unusual hours trying to address the situation over the next several weeks.

Potholes are caused when water seeps into tiny cracks in the pavement. As the temperature rises and falls, the water expands and contracts, causing the once tiny pavement cracks to grow. This growth, coupled with constant vehicular traffic, morphs the cracks into potholes. While most potholes are simply a nuisance, some can become large and dangerous very quickly.

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