Glenn Highway rut construction project highlights importance of infrastructure maintenance

Drivers on the Glenn Highway face the battle of the straddle on their commutes, as ruts have taken over the roadway.
Alaska Department of Transportation spokesperson Shannon McCarthy said the ruts aren’t just a problem for drivers, they can cause some serious problems long term if too much water builds up.
“If you have rutting or cracking, that water gets into the pavement, then it can damage the sub-base and that’s an expensive repair,” McCarthy said.
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