January 15, 2021
Potholes on the road at Jalan Bahagia on Jan 14, 2021.
The Straits Times
SINGAPORE - Road potholes have proliferated across the island after heavy rains in the last several weeks, raising concern among motorists and cyclists alike.
Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Baey Yam Keng on Friday (Jan 15) told The Straits Times he is aware of the situation: The rains this year have been heavier and more protracted. We re seeing four times more potholes than usual.
He explained that with persistent rain, water seeps into the ground, softens the soil, and the tarmac above gives way when vehicles go over them.