Pothole Repair Begins in Pittsfield - March 27, 2008
PITTSFIELD – The All States Asphalt Inc. plant has opened for the season, allowing towns and cities around the region to finally begin their annual pothole repair work.
Mayor James M. Ruberto said the city of Pittsfield began its much-needed street repairs on Friday, March 21, and will continue until all potholes have been addressed.
"I grew up here, and people who have lived here all their lives agree that we have rarely seen Pittsfield's streets in such bad shape," said Ruberto. "The extreme temperature fluctuations this past winter really tore up road surfaces. In every neighborhood, there are potholes needing attention. I am committed to getting Pittsfield's roadways back in drivable condition for the safety of all motorist, bicyclists and pedestrians."
The Highway Division the city's Public Works Departments has been traveling to Sunderland to pick up the hot bituminous concrete (blacktop) that is being used to fill in the potholes.
"Patching with hot blacktop is a longer-term repair as compared to cold patch," said Bruce Collingwood, commissioner of public works and utilities. "I submitted a capital request to purchase a 'hot box' designed to recycle old blacktop, into hot blacktop so it can be used during the winter to fill potholes."
Potholes are the result of aging sheets that become susceptible to moisture penetration via cracks.
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