In Västerås, Sweden, the city is addressing road damage after a long winter, with over 100 potholes needing repair. Nils Forsberg, head of the street and park department, says work crews are constantly out during this period. The city's budget for pothole repairs is around one million kronor per year, while larger road sections are repaired or rebuilt with a budget of 50 million kronor annually.
According to Forsberg, about 100 potholes are repaired each month. If a car is damaged by driving into a pothole, the municipality may cover the deductible for the affected person, though most people contact their insurance company first.
work crews are constantly out during this period
about 100 potholes are repaired each month