Laredo road repairs delayed after heavy rain

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Recent rainfall has left potholes and damaged or washed-out sections of roadway in Laredo, and saturated ground is making permanent repairs difficult, the city’s utilities department said.

The possibility of more rain is making repairs more difficult, the city said.

Road projects on hold

Some road projects that were underway before the rain will have to wait until conditions improve. The city plans to move forward with lasting repairs when conditions allow.

Noraida Negron with the City of Laredo urged drivers to stay out of areas marked with cones as crews return to affected locations.

“Because of the rain, we had to stop. And so right now, we’re going back to all of these areas. If you see a cone, just make sure you don’t go through it. But we will get to it as soon as possible. Our crews are working very hard to try to get them back so that we’re able to pave them,” Negron said.

Residents can report potholes, roadway damage and other infrastructure concerns by contacting the city’s 3-1-1 customer service center.

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