From small annoyances to large kidney-rattlers, potholes making an appearance
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree, Journal-Courier
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There are rough roads ahead, but highway and street departments are working to make them smooth again.
As winter ice and snow freeze on streets and then melt into cracks in the road surface, street foundations can be compromised and lead to potholes.
In Jacksonville, the work of combating holes in the road’s surface already has begun.
Les Ballenger, superintendent for Jacksonville Municipal Services, said they’ve already been addressing areas of concern after the recent large freeze thawed last week into more mild temperatures.