{"id":674,"date":"2009-02-20T21:19:20","date_gmt":"2009-02-21T03:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=674"},"modified":"2009-02-20T21:19:39","modified_gmt":"2009-02-21T03:19:39","slug":"tdot-schedules-road-bridge-pothole-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2009\/02\/20\/tdot-schedules-road-bridge-pothole-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"TDOT schedules road, bridge, pothole repair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-183\" title=\"tdot-logo-lg\" src=\"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/01\/tdot-logo-lg.gif\" alt=\"tdot-logo-lg\" width=\"160\" height=\"76\" \/>Tennessee Department of Transportation crews are taking advantage of the break from snow and ice removal to patch and repair potholes across the state.\u00a0 TDOT is reminding motorists to keep an eye out for these mobile maintenance crews.<\/p>\n<p>Winter weather extremes lead to an increase in potholes on state highways and bridges.\u00a0 Potholes form when moisture seeps into cracks in the pavement, then freezes and thaws causing the cracks to expand.\u00a0 The constant pounding of traffic loosens the pavement which causes it to crumble creating the pothole.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWinter and early spring are the time when we see potholes form.\u00a0 We may have temperatures in the fifties during the day and sub freezing temperatures at night.\u00a0 This temperature variation causes a lot of expanding and contracting of the asphalt,\u201d said Paul Degges, TDOT Chief Engineer.\u00a0 \u201cOur maintenance forces are working everyday to repair and patch potholes.\u201d<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>TDOT spends approximately $3 million annually on statewide pothole repair.\u00a0 March and April are typically the busiest time for pothole repairs in Tennessee.\u00a0 Maintenance crews fill potholes using either hot asphalt mix or a cold mix asphalt.\u00a0 During the cold months of the year most asphalt plants close because of temperature restrictions for highway paving.\u00a0 If hot asphalt is not available, the department must use the less dependable cold asphalt mix to temporarily repair the pothole, which can result in a rougher ride.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur main goal is to repair potholes as quickly as possible using hot asphalt mix.\u00a0 Hot mix bonds with the existing asphalt much better and is more durable under heavy traffic,\u201d said Steve Hall, TDOT Assistant Chief Engineer of Operations.\u00a0 \u201cOur crews do an exceptional job keeping up with pothole repair; it is a continuous job until we get moderate temperatures in the spring.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Once the weather warms, TDOT will once again begin resurfacing roadways across the state to restore their ride-ability.<\/p>\n<p>Motorists are advised to be alert and watch for TDOT crews working on the highways and bridges.\u00a0 Tennessee state law requires motorists to move over or slow down for emergency, maintenance and construction vehicles or face a fine of up to $500.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tennessee Department of Transportation crews are taking advantage of the break from snow and ice removal to patch and repair potholes across the state.\u00a0 TDOT is reminding motorists to keep an eye out for these mobile maintenance crews. 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