Politics & Government
Long Beach To Fill 15,000 Potholes After Atmospheric Rivers Deteriorate Streets
"That additional water to our region has caused our streets to deteriorate at a much faster, rapid rate."
May 18, 2023
Long Beach is racing to fill thousands of potholes littered around the city.
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According to Long Beach Public Works, there's a backlog of at least 15,000 potholes on city streets, but there are even more when you account for the ones at public parks.
"We've had 12 atmospheric rivers," said Long Beach Public Service Bureau Manager Marc Wright. "That additional water to our region has caused our streets to deteriorate at a much faster, rapid rate."
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