Hot Weather Can Cause Pavement Issues
Saturday, June 11th, 2016 -- 8:02 AM
Hot weather increases the chances for pavement buckling and drivers are asked to be alert for potential pavement problems, traffic slow-downs, and to move over for roadside workers including highway repair crews.With the current hot and humid weather conditions, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reminding motorists of the potential for pavement buckling. The problem tends to be most common during the first few heat waves of the season. Hot temperatures cause pavement to expand, and where there are expansion joints, the slabs of pavement push against each other. If the pressure becomes great enough, the pavement can buckle.
While it's difficult to predict if or where buckling may occur, WisDOT offers the following tips for motorists including slow down, buckle up and eliminate distractions, watch for slowing traffic, check the 511 Travel Information and report serious pavement issues by calling 911.
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