When Chicago Potholes Attack

People ask me what I mean when I say Chicago roads are like a 3rd world country. This says it all…

Three people were injured and at least 20 vehicles were damaged after hitting at least one pothole this morning on a stretch of North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago officials said.   
[ On Lake Shore Drive, a pothole mess ] Chicago Tribune

Written By: Gabe

5 Comments

mike Dec 3rd, 2007 Link

Attack?

bluzeke Dec 3rd, 2007 Link

Something to look forward to after a typical Chicago winter . . . it gets WORSE “in the Spring”!

Timmee Dec 3rd, 2007 Link

I live in a third-world country and our potholes are not nearly as bad. In fact, South Africa’s roads are pretty much on par with Europe, for the most part.

Matt Dec 4th, 2007 Link

Beirut is more than a city and a drinking game, it’s a state of condition of chicago roads.

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