As freezing temps return, so do potholes — and the damage they cause. Now, New York plans to fight back with $800 million in new road funding, according to Spectrum News.
The 2026 state budget boosts the DOT’s capital plan to help cover rising construction costs and improve aging roads and bridges. Officials hope it means fewer potholes and more jobs. Until then, crews will keep patching between snowstorms.
Drivers are urged to slow down, as potholes hidden under slush continue to wreak havoc on tires and wallets.
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