With much of the snow melting as the weather warms, potholes are out and about around the Battlefords community. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

By Martin Martinson

Change of season

City of NB urges residents to be cautious of potholes

Mar 17, 2021 | 5:00 PM

As the weather continues to warm and spring approaches, pothole season is here in the Battlefords.

The City of North Battleford is advising residents to exercise caution when approaching potholes while out and about driving amidst the snowmelt.

Director of operations, Stewart Schafer said via release, the city is aware there are potholes that need to be fixed, and that it’s something they will be working on throughout the coming months.

“We are working to ensure that our roads are safe for everyone,” he said. “Motorists are asked to slow down and obey all traffic barriers, to keep our workers safe.”

Drivers are asked to be cognizant when driving through standing water puddles, as there could easily be a hidden pothole beneath the surface of the water that can cause damage to vehicles or lead to water being splashed on nearby pedestrians on adjacent sidewalks or roadways nearby.

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More than just an impolite gesture, splashing pedestrians could cost the driver a fine of $100.

Schafer said potholes are common for this time of year, as they tend to be prominent with the change of season.

“Potholes occur when moisture enters cracks in the pavement, [so] when the moisture freezes and expands, the ice puts pressure on the cracked area,” he said. “During the spring melt, this happens numerous times causing the pavement to break and crumble, and then vehicles running over potholes cause further damage to the pavement.”

The city advises residents to slow down, drive with caution and do what they can to avoid driving through accumulated water on streets when possible as the pothole problem is addressed. Furthermore, in some cases, the melting process must be completed in order to allow for repair to certain damages.

For additional information on potholes, residents can visit the Frequently Asked Questions tab on the city website, or to report problem potholes online by clicking the Service Request tab to submit a form.

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Martin.Martinson@jpbg.ca

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