Potholes are everywhere

"I'm not drunk, I'm just avoiding the potholes," says Leah Crawford, who avoids them at all costs.

"They're everywhere."

Every year when the snow starts to melt, the roads get a little rougher, that's why city crews can be found out and about in Vernon lately, fixing craters caused by warmer weather.

"One girl, she complained yesterday and then within the next day it was fixed," Crawford said. "I think it's just the time of year and I think they're (city crews) doing the best that they can and we just got to live with it until they get fixed."

Crews are doing their best to fix the holes as quick as possible.

"City crews are working daily to fix potholes and repair damaged paved areas," said James Rice, City of Vernon, public works manager. "Residents are reminded to drive with caution and slow down, especially when passing maintenance crews."

"Strictly based on the number of complaints that we have received, and that doesn't indicate everything, but it seems like it is a pretty typical year for potholes."

Many Vernon residents seem to understand that all the potholes can't be fixed overnight.

"Last year was really bad," said Andrew McWilliam. "I haven't noticed it as much this year, the snow just melted, but there are some parts of the highway that are really bad."

"I do try to avoid them right by Safeway on the highway there. There is a ton of them, so I avoid that corner."

But hey, it's not all bad. Some say robins are the first sign of spring but others say potholes are.

March 20 is the first official day of spring.