Two weeks ago was the last time New Rochelle received any snow accumulation, thankfully. Since Christmas, New Rochelle has received enough white stuff (about 6 feet) to run a ski operation for a period of time. For those of us that enjoy snow, it was a wonderful gift. For the rest of us, we know the shovelling drill.
Now, that a considerable amount of it has melted, we’re dealing with a different kind of gift – potholes.
As you may know, these tools of automobile destruction have begun to wreak havoc on our cars. Pictured below are some divots that seem to reveal themselves in this weather. These winners are at the corner of Huguenot and Centre – a perpetual pothole location right next to the parking lot and bus stop. To the uninitiated, a right turn off Huguenot spells trouble for not just the hole in the pavement, but the freezing water creates a driving hazard that can cause a car to lose control.
This spot, pales in comparison to the king of potholes at the southbound entrance of I-95 on Main Street. This is not divot but a bonafide hole straight to the sub-roadbed. Not knowing of its existence caused me to drive right into it, loosening my tire sensor for the front right tire, causing a front end misalignment and a bent rim – a painful experience all around to say the least.
I’m sure there are more potholes in New Rochelle like the ones I’ve just described – let’s hope DPW reads this post and does something about it.
To see photos, visit my blog at:
http://railientrails.blogspot.com/2011/02/since-snow-has-stopped-falling-new.html
