OHIO VALLEY — As winter begins to wind down and temperatures start to rise, drivers across the Ohio Valley are encountering an increase in potholes on area roadways.
Road crews say the freeze-and-thaw cycle common during late winter and early spring causes pavement to expand and contract, leading to cracks and potholes forming on streets, highways, and rural roads.
Officials encourage motorists to report potholes to their local township or city offices so repairs can be scheduled as quickly as possible. Drivers are also asked to use caution when traveling through work zones and remain courteous to road crews working to repair damaged roadways.
Officials remind drivers to slow down, watch for uneven pavement, and allow extra travel time as repair work continues throughout the region.
