Jangan-gu Operates Emergency Pothole Repair Team During Monsoon Season

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Jangan-gu, Suwon announced on the 8th that it is operating an emergency mobile repair team to promptly address potholes appearing across roads as the monsoon season extends.

The mobile repair team, organized as two special patrol units, conducted meticulous patrols of major roads since July and rapidly repaired 55 potholes discovered on Gyeongsu Boulevard, Suseong Road, and other areas using emergency asphalt concrete.

Potholes are small holes created when rainwater seeps into asphalt cracks, weakening the adhesive strength of the pavement layer, which subsequently breaks apart. Encountering a pothole can lead to major accidents such as tire damage, and is particularly dangerous for motorcyclists and nighttime drivers, necessitating prompt repairs.

Those who experience damage can receive compensation through the public facilities liability compensation system. Applicants can submit claims to the Construction Division (031-228-5539) by attaching the victim's account, photos of the scene and vehicle, dashcam footage, repair estimates, and receipts for the damaged vehicle.

Jung Gyu-hun, head of the Construction Division, stated, "We will do our utmost to enhance road patrols and management for residents' safety amid ongoing heavy rainfall."