I'm sure there is a thread somewhere on this, but I would like to start a new discussion on this topic.

I've been driving a lot of city streets as of late since our interstate system can jam up pretty bad during peak traffic hours. I just can't help but notice the horrible condition city roads are in. It seems like they are getting worse because of all the rains we have been getting lately. I drive a lot on May, NW 10th, Main St, and I have driven some up on Danforth with it being one of the worst. There is a pothole about 2 ft in diameter and 3 ft in depth that is going to ruin somebody's tire and wheel if they hit it dead on.

I've noticed a lot of fractures in the roads as they are subsiding in a rut fashion (think old dirt roads). These fractures inevitably turn in to holes. 74 highway is bad just north of Memorial where chunks of the road have pulled free from the substrate. I can go on and on about how bad the roads are but I'm sure you're all aware.

I've also noticed an inability to finish road construction projects. I've seen multiple projects make very good progress then they suddenly stop. One of the roads by my place has been sitting half finished for 2 months. I've been told it is because they ran out of money. Seriously?

I feel like we've fallen behind so far on maintaining our roads that I wonder if we'll even be able to get caught back up on it AND stay on top of new construction at the same time. It is really disappointing to see.