The Coaster
Monday, January 30, 2023
No Result
View All Result
  • Browse News by Town
    • Allenhurst
    • Asbury Park
    • Avon
    • Bradley Beach
    • Deal
    • Interlaken
    • Loch Arbour
    • Long Branch
    • Neptune
    • Neptune City
    • Ocean Grove
    • Ocean Township
    • Tinton Falls
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
Subscribe / Renew
  • Browse News by Town
    • Allenhurst
    • Asbury Park
    • Avon
    • Bradley Beach
    • Deal
    • Interlaken
    • Loch Arbour
    • Long Branch
    • Neptune
    • Neptune City
    • Ocean Grove
    • Ocean Township
    • Tinton Falls
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
The Coaster
No Result
View All Result
Home Bradley Beach

First the Snow, Cold…Now the Potholes

by The Coaster Editorial Staff
March 6, 2014
in Bradley Beach, Neptune City, Tinton Falls
First the Snow, Cold…Now the Potholes
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare via EmailShare on Twitter

 

By JOSEPH SAPIA

In this winter of endless plowable snowfalls and daily high temperatures that are quite low, the weather has been a major discussion topic.

So, too, another major topic has been a result of the weather: potholes, basically caused by moisture in the pavement of roadways freezing and thawing.

“This year is taking a toll on the roads, no doubt,” said Rich Bianchi, operating supervisor in Bradley Beach’s public works department, adding there is other damage, such as that caused by snowplows hitting curbs.

“We’re seeing more potholes than normal,” said John W. Tobia, director of the Monmouth County Department of Public Works and Engineering.

This year, the county has recorded 2,569 potholes in its jurisdiction that needed maintenance in January and February, or 600 more than during the same period last year, Tobia said. The repair of these potholes has cost $99,497.

“Our roads are weather-worn,” said Tinton Falls Mayor Gerald Turning. “We’re probably talking about 500 (potholes over the winter).”

On Bradley Beach’s 27 miles of municipal roads, more potholes are expected on the south end of town, Bianchi said.

“We’ve got a lot of older roads on the southern end of town,” Bianchi said.

In Bradley Beach, as in other jurisdictions, roadways are repaved in cycles. So, roadways that have not been repaved in the last 10 or 15 years are more susceptible to developing potholes, Biachi said.

“As the roads get older, it (water) just seeps into them a bit easier,” said Gerrit DeVos, Neptune City’s public works director.

In Neptune City, with 12 miles of municipal roadways, “we’ve paved every road in the last 10 years,” said Borough Administrator-Clerk Mary E. Sapp. In turn, Neptune City is not having a big problem with potholes.

Also, Neptune City tries to “address them as quickly as we can,” Sapp said.

Fixing potholes is more complicated than simply filling in the hole.

“Cold patch” material is easily accessible and easier to use, but it is only a temporary fix.

“These cold patches last maybe a day,” Turning said. “You’re just fooling yourself.”

The county prefers, according to Tobia, a more permanent fix. The more permanent fix is similar to filling a cavity — cutting out the bad material, getting to a solid base, heating away moisture and properly filling the hole, Tobia said.

The problem with a permanent fix is that it requires more elaborate equipment or access to hot asphalt during a time of year when asphalt plants normally are not operating. In recent days, Tinton Falls has been getting hot asphalt from the Middlesex County plant, Turning said.

What about motorists who damage vehicles in potholes?

The jurisdiction whose job it is to maintain the roadway could be responsible, Bianchi said.

“We (in Neptune City) haven’t had any claims (for potholes against the borough),” Sapp said.

FOLLOW The Coaster on FACEBOOK here.

subscribe-wide

Related Posts

Asbury Hotel Employee Charged with $400,000 in Theft

Bradley Beach Police Blotter

January 25, 2023
Neptune City to Consider More Locations for Sale of Cannabis

In Neptune City New Marijuana Legislation Planned

January 11, 2023
Intrigue Continues Over Anonymous Requests

Shop Local Campaign to Boost Businesses in Bradley Beach

January 3, 2023
Collections Continue for Brighton Arms Fire Victims

Collections Continue for Brighton Arms Fire Victims

December 21, 2022
2 Lawsuits Filed Over Neptune City’s Marijuana Ordinance

2 Lawsuits Filed Over Neptune City’s Marijuana Ordinance

December 19, 2022
Intrigue Continues Over Anonymous Requests

Judge Orders Recount in Bradley Beach

December 6, 2022

Trending This Week

Ocean Grove Ladies Auxiliary Raised $58,000 for Projects

Pilot Parking Program is Topic Of Special Meeting in Ocean Grove

January 25, 2023
Developer ‘Cares Deeply About Boardwalk’ As Iconic Asbury Park Buildings Deteriorate

Developer ‘Cares Deeply About Boardwalk’ As Iconic Asbury Park Buildings Deteriorate

January 25, 2023
Stabbing Incident at Asbury Park High School

Red Bank Man Charged With Numerous ‘Upskirting’ Offenses

January 24, 2023
Disussions Continue to Preserve Asbury Park Historic Sites

Disussions Continue to Preserve Asbury Park Historic Sites

January 25, 2023

Advertise Online with The Coaster

Advertise on The Coaster to reach countless new customers for your local business.

START ADVERTISING TODAY

E-mail Newsletter

Sign up to get a free weekly newsletter to your inbox.

Subscribe

Contact Us

The Coaster
1011 Main St
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Phone: 732-775-3010
FAX: 732-775-8345
editor@thecoaster.net

Email Newsletter »

All Articles

Search Our Site

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 The New Coaster, LLC. All rights reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Browse News by Town
    • Allenhurst
    • Asbury Park
    • Avon
    • Bradley Beach
    • Deal
    • Interlaken
    • Loch Arbour
    • Long Branch
    • Neptune
    • Neptune City
    • Ocean Grove
    • Ocean Township
    • Tinton Falls
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
Subscribe / Renew

© 2023 The New Coaster, LLC. All rights reserved.