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โItโs a death trapโ: Cyclist sues City of Houston after hitting pothole, suffering serious injuries
Read full article: โItโs a death trapโ: Cyclist sues City of Houston after hitting pothole, suffering serious injuriesThe lawsuit alleges the City had previous knowledge of that streetโs condition saying โit had been previously reported to the City of Houstonโ and either did not get fixed or wasnโt done properly.
Massive pothole causes nearly 15 flat tires on east Harris County freeway
Read full article: Massive pothole causes nearly 15 flat tires on east Harris County freewayHarris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said between 10-15 vehicles suffered flat tires due to a large pothole in the westbound/inbound lanes of East Freeway in Channelview.
SOUND THE ALARM๐จDo you have potholes in your area? Let us know which Houston areaโs need fixing
Read full article: SOUND THE ALARM๐จDo you have potholes in your area? Let us know which Houston areaโs need fixingAre you a victim of potholes in the Houston area? Have you had to reroute and commute a longer distance to avoid damaged roads in the Houston area?
From potholes to future of electric vehicles, see solutions to infrastructure issues
Read full article: From potholes to future of electric vehicles, see solutions to infrastructure issuesFrom crumbling streets and potholes, to the future of electric vehicles, this latest episode is filled with all kinds of answers and solutions.
Here is what it takes to fix potholes, according to TxDOT
Read full article: Here is what it takes to fix potholes, according to TxDOTHave you ever wondered what it takes to get potholes fixed? Our Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes got her hands dirty getting this work done with the Texas Department of Transportation out in Galveston County.
Ask 2: Why are there so many potholes on Houston streets?
Read full article: Ask 2: Why are there so many potholes on Houston streets?As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Why are there so many potholes on Houston streets? Answer: The City of Houston says, we have about 16,000 lane miles of city streets and potholes are bound to happen at any point. The City of Houston also says, because of our weather, Houstonians can expect to see potholes all year round. In other cities, more potholes happen in the winter and spring after cold temperatures, rain or snow.
Ask 2: When are the potholes going to be fixed on Gellhorn Drive?
Read full article: Ask 2: When are the potholes going to be fixed on Gellhorn Drive?HOUSTON โ At KPRC 2, weโre dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our new Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things HoustonQuestion: When are the potholes going to be fixed on Gellhorn Drive between Market St and Wallisville in the Pleasantville area ? Answer: After speaking with the cityโs traffic department, Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes learned Houston Public Works continues to provide routine maintenance to Gellhorn Drive, including pothole repairs and panel replacements. Houston Public Works uses the pavement condition index, international roughness index and traffic volume data, as well as 311 call data to determine which streets need immediate rehabilitation and reconstruction. The community is urged to report potholes and street repair requests to 311.
Road conditions blamed for delay in choking childโs transport to hospital in Crosby
Read full article: Road conditions blamed for delay in choking childโs transport to hospital in CrosbyCROSBY, Texas โ A toddler was released from Memorial Hermann Childrenโs Hospital on Wednesday afternoon after a popcorn kernel was lodged in his throat last week. According to Natalie Ruiz, her 19-month-old son, Noah Martinez, was eating popcorn with his brother, when he began choking. Graves said her team struggled to reach Noah due to the treacherous conditions on West Crosby Street. According to Graves, the team made the call to airlift Noah to the hospital. The spokesperson also said it would be illegal for the county to work on the road, but they will be reaching out to the owner.