Potholes, alley ruts, flooding: Navigating spring driving hazards in Edmonton
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Potholes are a sure sign of spring in Edmonton. But they're not the only driving hazard motorists need to be on the lookout for at this time of year.
Potholes are a sure sign of spring in Edmonton. But they’re not the only driving hazard motorists need to be on the lookout for at this time of year.
Ruts in alleys and side streets caused by packed snow and windrows, drainage issues and cracked surfaces are other seasonal driving challenges in Alberta’s capital city.
On Saturday, the Alberta Motor Association said there were 56 calls for stuck vehicles in Edmonton.
“Overall, the call volume wasn’t over what we would expect; it was the mix of calls that we saw,” explained Ryan Lemont, manager of driver education with AMA.
“About 40 per cent of our calls were winch-related calls, so vehicles being stuck. On a typical day, our winching-related calls is around four per cent. So we did see a dramatic increase.”
AMA usually responds to these kinds of calls for assistance at this time of year, Lemont said.
“As we start to see the weather improve, we do get little reminders of winter.”
Despite the spike in calls, AMA crews were able to respond to drivers needing help in about one hour to 1.5 hours.
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