Public works departments battle potholes
Drivers know to fear the menaces that creep out along the asphalt after a frigid winter storm, bringing irritation, inconvenience and flat tires along with them.
The monsters — or rather, potholes — that plague Pennsylvania travelers are nearly unavoidable in winter, especially in the wake of below-freezing temperatures.
Public works departments across Butler County say keeping up with potholes is a season-long task.
“All we do is throw some cold patch in them for the winter. That’s about all we can do for them,” said Bryan Blakeley, Center Township Public Works foreman. “If there’s no ice or water in them, we just throw some cold patch in, tamp them down, wait until springtime, and then fix them right.”
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