Broad Street pavement failure after recent reconstruction
Summary
Potholes are already appearing on Broad Street barely six months after it was repaved. Staff pulled core samples Friday to figure out whether the subgrade failed, possibly after extended water exposure during water main work, and the project is still open with money withheld from the contractor.
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Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Repair costs could fall partly on the contractor or design engineer since the project is still open and retainage is being held.
Residents who drive Broad Street daily benefit from a durable repair and accountability.
Broad Street drivers are hitting potholes on a road that was just rebuilt with substantial public dollars.
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