Toll rates on highways across Tamil Nadu have been increased, leading to public outcry over the lack of road maintenance and infrastructure improvements despite substantial toll collections. The hike has raised concerns about its impact on the cost of essential goods and transportation.
A major road maintenance project will begin on Crowchild Trail in Calgary on Monday, June 3. The work will take place on a nine-kilometer stretch of Crowchild Trail N.W. between Stoney Trail and 32nd Avenue. The project is expected to be completed in mid-September, with a shutdown in July during the Calgary Stampede. The city says the work is essential to ensure the safety and longevity of the road and sidewalks. Crews will be repairing and replacing asphalt, concrete, sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, curbs, barriers, and gutters. Commuters are expected to experience delays during the construction period. The city says one to two lanes in each direction of Crowchild Trail will always be open, and most of the work will be done in off-peak hours.
Car breakdowns caused by potholes have skyrocketed to 50% in 2024, according to the RAC. In the first three months of the year, RAC attended 7,904 pothole-related breakdowns, a 9% increase from the previous year. While milder weather may have temporarily reduced the formation of new potholes, the RAC warns that the true extent of road damage is still severe.
