Pothole complaints continue everywhere, but especially on one street in the Pullman neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
, city crews came out, but they didn't fully fix the problem. A few potholes were filled, but most weren't, and Pullman residents who've been asking for help want to know why, and if they'll ever see a long-term fix.
People said they've been asking the city to fix the pothole-covered stretch of Cottage Grove for years. After CBS News Chicago reported on the problem at the end of April, the city temporarily patched some of the potholes, addressing only a small section of the problem. Mathey said some of the patches are already coming loose.
"They threw it in there, and they just said, 'Let the cars roll it down. ' Look at that, it's terrible," Mathey said. "It's a slap in the face, to be honest. " The only way for workers at the Sherwin-Williams emulsion plant in Pullman is by taking Cottage Grove Avenue south of 115th Street, but those employees aren't the only ones who use the road.
A spokesperson for the Chicago Department of Transportation said that road hasn't been prioritized, because"CDOT crews have patched potholes on this block, however, broader pavement deterioration like cracking cannot be addressed through pothole patching alone," a CDOT spokesperson said.
"Full resurfacing would be required to meaningfully improve conditions. While this street is not currently scheduled for resurfacing this year, CDOT will review potential options for improvement. Maintaining more than 4,000 miles of streets citywide is a significant, ongoing effort, and we are committed to addressing infrastructure needs across every neighborhood through our capital programs.
" Mathey said she hopes speaking out again means drivers who use the road will see better repairs soon.
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