Winter takes a toll on Sarnia roads. Repairs needed on Lansdowne Ave. March 24, 2015 (BlackburnNews.com photo by Stephanie Chaves)Winter takes a toll on Sarnia roads. Repairs needed on Lansdowne Ave. March 24, 2015 (BlackburnNews.com photo by Stephanie Chaves)
Sarnia

Public Works Crews Busy Making Repairs

Public works crews in Sarnia are turning their attention to road repairs.

Record cold temperatures have taken a toll leaving behind large potholes that wreak havoc on vehicles.

Water and Sewer Superintendent Al Fraser says the focus will now shift to fixing potholes and asphalt and concrete repairs after another bad winter for watermain breaks.

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There were a couple more watermain breaks Wednesday.

George St. between Christina St. and Brock St. was expected to be closed until 5pm. The intersection of Egremont Rd. and Blue Heron Rd. was to be closed until 4pm.

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