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Salt Lake City kicks off third annual 'Pothole Palooza' with new truck and faster repairs
Summary
Salt Lake City launched its third annual Pothole Palooza, mobilizing crews to inspect 1,905 lane miles and replicate last year’s effort of 6,759 potholes filled; officials encouraged residents to report potholes via the My SLC app or (801) 535-2345.
Madam Mayor (name not specified in the transcript) and city staff on site announced the city’s third annual Pothole Palooza, a weeklong push to accelerate pothole repairs across Salt Lake City’s 1,905 lane miles. The mayor said crews would try to at least match last year’s Pothole Palooza output: "Last year, during Pothole Palooza alone ... our crews filled 6,759 potholes last year."
Jorge Chamorro, director of public services, explained why the concentrated effort is needed, pointing to this winter’s wet conditions and the freeze-thaw cycle that increase pothole formation. "We have a goal that between 48 and 72…
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