Warmer weather in Saint John means outdoor patios and trips to the beach.
But it also means road construction.
This week the city said it’s making good progress on seasonal pothole repairs and asphalt maintenance.
According to a release, city crews have repaired 3,285 potholes so far this year.
Repairs are guided by a prioritization system, with repairs on high-traffic streets addressed first.
Transit routes, emergency response corridors and public service requests are key factors that help determine where work crews are sent.
The work is more efficient once crews have access to hot asphalt.
Public Works director Tim O’Reilly said hot asphalt makes it possible to repair more potholes faster.
“Early in the spring, changing temperatures and free-thaw cycles create many potholes in a short period of time,” he said.
“Before asphalt plants open, when more potholes show up, the other methods we use to fill potholes are either slower or less effective.”
