never seem to fix the streets under viaducts? Those are the bumpiest, tar-ridden streets I've ever seen
2007-06-14 02:07:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
THERE ARE TWO SEASONS iN CHiCAG0------ WiNTER & CONSTRUCTiON.
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2007-06-14 03:27:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have to agree that there are a lot of viaducts out there that are bumpy and need repair, however, there seems to be a question of the materials to use. Because of our ever-changing weather, the materials they use only lasts so long and with all the viaducts in the city, by the time you complete the job you have to start over.
In a lot of cases especially along the main streets, the streets are actually covering old trolley tracks from the 1950s. I know in my area too the streets used to be cobblestone so unless they rip up the street (and render it unusable for a long period of time) the easy fix is to simply pave over it. We have had some of the streets under our viaducts fixed but it seems they are becoming havens for potholes yet again.
2007-06-14 11:14:27 · answer #2 · answered by Michael P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't live in Chicago, but I know the answer.
The structures which hold the viaducts are embedded into the ground where the street is. Because of the way the structures are anchored into the ground, it makes normal street repaving impossible. They literally have to just patch whatever holes exist.
They should look into the new "Rubber Sidewalk" material for use around the viaduct and elevated train track anchors.
2007-06-14 09:14:21 · answer #3 · answered by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The area under the viaducts is where all the water collects after it rains or when snow melts, therefore it erodes faster than areas where the water runs off into the sewers. Between the constant pounding of cars and the water eating away as the asphalt, it's in an almost perpetual state of erosion. The city fixes them but because they wear out so fast, they can barely keep up. It's like trying to fix the Dan Ryan. They can patch it up and do all those repairs, but because of the constant pounding it takes from cars and semi-trucks, etc., they'll have to do it again in another 10 years, if not sooner.
2007-06-14 11:37:13 · answer #4 · answered by bodinibold 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Many of Chicago viaducts have clearance issues. Resurfacing can sometimes lower the clearance too much for trucks.
2007-06-14 09:43:27 · answer #5 · answered by J M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has a lot to do with clearance. Trucks need to pass under them. Repairs need to be very precise to ensure that clearance is maintained. This is expensive.
2007-06-17 12:09:41 · answer #6 · answered by amazingly intelligent 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Daley is to involved with leaving his leagacy with this whole Olympic thing. Worst idea he has come up with. The city is already messed up with the potholes, it will create more with that many visitors here..
2007-06-14 10:26:56 · answer #7 · answered by Alberto 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Tell me about it. And isn't there talk about having people pay a fee that drive through the loop?
2007-06-14 09:10:33 · answer #8 · answered by I got 2 points for this answer 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's probably because that is the place water tends to concentrate. It creats more holes and more problems.
2007-06-15 18:59:17 · answer #9 · answered by steelchess77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋