95 percent of pothole backlog filled on Corpus Christi streets
The Corpus Christi pothole repair initiative, part of the Save Our Streets2 program, is making significant progress on repairs to streets, the city recently announced. More than 33,000 potholes have been filled and 839 backlogged potholes addressed as of March 6. The work was completed by seven-days-a-week work on the part of city staff and privately sourced Bay Limited and Reytec Construction Resources.
“Fifty-five days ago, we were filled with the excitement of a project that would catch us up on a backlog of pothole repair work orders. Today, we celebrated 95 percent completion of the Save our Streets pothole initiative,” Mayor Paulette Guajardo said. “Streets continue to be the top priority for your City Council.”
Nearly $123 million was budgeted in 2022 to repair Corpus Christi roads. This amount is included in the $340 million invested in road construction over the past three years.
“I know the community has seen that we still have potholes out there,” said Corpus Christi City Manager Peter Zanoni. “The program was to take care of the backlog. Now, when requests come in, we can get to them quicker.”
Potholes can be dangerous and damage vehicles. They are caused when rain and moisture are pushed into a street's surface and weaken it as well as heavy vehicle traffic on pavement not constructed to hold the weight.
A study by AAA states that the average car repair bill due to potholes is $300. To mitigate damage, slow down when approaching a pothole, keep your tires inflated, and do not brake as your vehicle hits a pothole, AAA recommends.
To report potholes, call 361-826-2489 (CITY) or download the city app.
