Auto shops are seeing more business because of damaged tires, and drivers are often inching through a messy maze of bad road conditions. Road crews are making headway but still catching up from unfavorable weather last month.
Jim Belz, a superintendent and 28-year employee with city street maintenance, said crews are hustling around the clock, working overtime and making a difference in many areas.“We have frozen drain calls, we have potholes, and this particular year the ice ruts and ice holes are more than normal,” he said.
The city’s street maintenance section has spent about $300,000 more than normal from its snow-hauling budget, about a 25% increase, he said. He said he didn’t have overtime costs yet. The bad roads are generating increased business for auto shops, who said they’re seeing more frustrated customers than usual. They’re showing up with damaged tires, fenders and suspension systems.
He’s driving super slow these days. The bouncing and twisting over bumps can be hard on clients, especially those with bone-related disabilities, and he’s worried about damaging the wheelchair ramp outside the van.
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