The Chicago department of transportation also says 31 miles of streets were resurfaced. Those streets don't need much attention so crews are getting to other places that do.
The funding for the resurfacing came from federal stimulus money.
Pothole problem better than in past -- so far
January 13, 2010 (CHICAGO) Freeze then thaw cycles are the main cause of potholes. So far we've had one long freeze cycle, therefore there are fewer potholes.
