HALIFAX – Potholes are typically seen in late January and early February but, according to the Halifax Regional Municipality, HRM, they’re here early.
“Potholes are weather dependent. We’ve had quite a bit of rain, quite a bit of freezing and thawing, and that contributes to potholes so we’re seeing them a little sooner,” said HRM spokesperson Janet Bryson.
Drivers are also noticing the problem, and they say it’s worse then usual.
“There’s a lot more then normal. I know there’s some on the 101 highway that I ran into. There’s some here on the 118 that are pretty bad, worse then normal it seems,” said Peter LeBlanc.
According to mechanics, potholes can do major damage to a car.
“When they hit a pothole, it actually bent the strut,” said Jamie Dorion, an apprentice mechanic at a local Midas shop, as he checked out a car.
“Then this coil spring broke, and it come right down around and went into the tire.”
He said damage to vehicles because of potholes is a problem that garages deal with year-round and it’s not a cheap fix.
“We see a lot of rims and tires being ruined. That’s usually a $250 fix.”
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