Due to expectations that this year's street maintenance season will be a challenging one, Pittsburg street crews are getting a headstart on pothole repairs.

Winter weather is always hard on roads, but freeze and thaw cycles like we’ve seen in Pittsburg the past two months can cause worse conditions. Extreme fluctuations in temperature combined with heavy snow and ice accumulation is rough on streets. Add sand, big trucks, and other de-icing treatments to the mix, and you get a recipe for potholes. For now, crews will be working with cold patch asphalt, which is a temporary measure until the weather is favorable and better materials become available.