Now THAT'S a Pothole!

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Posted: 11:58 AM Jan 7, 2008
Last Updated: 12:13 PM Jan 7, 2008
Reporter: ei

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Now THAT'S a Pothole

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Ole bridge # 167.117 over the Kansas Turnpike was see through thanks to a pothole that formed on it.

Auburn Road, just south of the town of Auburn, has KDOT workers working on the bridge that spans over the Kansas Turnpike. Metal rebars was the only thing keeping anything from falling down below.

The bridge was down to one lane during work on the bridge.

KDOT crew working

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Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 8, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Go to other states and check out their roads we have some of the best

Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 8, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Put more brain cells into your head man. One is KDOT and the other is the "Golden City"

Posted by: jo Jo Location: Topeka on Jan 8, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Potholes happen everywhere when seasons change with the freeze and thaw. It is a fact of life! If you don't think so put your favorite glass outside half full of water then let it freeze. What happens? I will TELL YOU - you are looking for a new favorite glass! Potholes happen!

Posted by: Christy Location: Topeka on Jan 7, 2008 at 06:39 PM
That is what happens when you use salt on concrete. When will the state learn to use concrete safe ice melt on roads and bridges?

Posted by: John Location: Ta Puka on Jan 7, 2008 at 03:28 PM
Welcome to Kansas "HOME OF THE ROTTING INFRASTRUCTURE", should be the new sign placed at the Kansas Welcome Centers. We have money for helicopters, expensive communication systems and PLENTY OF MONEY TO WASTE on BS. However they can't fix the roads or agree on anything (CITY COUNCIL and ELECTED OFFICALS), unless it's their "PET PROJECT".

Posted by: PEBBLES Location: TOPEKA on Jan 7, 2008 at 12:32 PM
THIS IS JUST PLAIN CRAZY..HOW WAS THIS NOT NOTICED AND REPORTED SOONER? WHERE ARE THE THE ROAD AND BRIDGE PEOPLE???