City of Memphis releases plan to repair potholes after winter storm
Potholes are expected to pop up across the city after the snow and ice thaw from the winter storm.
Credit: Christian Delbert - stock.adobe.com Published: 9:18 AM CST February 22, 2021 Updated: 9:18 AM CST February 22, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. The City of Memphis Public Works Division is aware the recent winter storm has increased the number of potholes on city streets. The primary reason for this increase comes from changes in the weather from the ice and snow. Potholes during winter months are commonly caused by recurring, and often rapid, freezing and thawing of the roadway surface.
TDOT, City of Memphis preps for expected winter weather threat
Memphis public works standing by to treat roads By WMC Action News 5 Staff | February 9, 2021 at 4:14 PM CST - Updated February 9 at 10:24 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation is prepping for the winter weather threat expected to hit northwest counties in Tennessee this week.
TDOT is already prepping roads and bridges with salt to combat the ice.
Nicole Lawrence with TDOT says if it doesn’t rain in Shelby County on Wednesday, the department will try to salt major overpasses and bridges in our area as well.