The state of Winnipeg roads are a state of concern with massive potholes, ruts, cracks and even heaving pavement on streets leaving much to be desired.
The city said major roads get an overhaul based on their condition. It has a rating system with new, good, fair and poor.
Poor means the street needs to be replaced.
But officials said even most roads in poor condition can still be repaired and remain safe until the money is in place to do a full makeover.
"We have shut down certain lanes on certain roadways and we'll immediately go in there and do a temporary repair until we can come around with a more permanent fix," said Lester Deane, city manager of engineering.
A professor of pavement engineering, Ahmed Shalaby, said roads fall into disrepair because of heavy traffic, poor drainage and the freeze-thaw cycle of our harsh winters.
Now that construction season is approaching, the city is investing a record $103 million for roads this year.
Coun. Ross Eadie said, while more streets than ever before are set to be fixed in his Mynarski ward, he doubts it will all be addressed this year.
"They won't get all done. The private sector - they don't have enough skilled equipment operators," he said.
Like the impact on our roads, the city said it's Mother Nature that dictates how much work gets done.
