Many drivers in Hampton Roads tell NewsChannel 3 they spend their time dodging potholes on the interstate. It's a commute that sometimes ends with a tow truck driver - and a hefty bill.
Kyle Loftus, director of Automotive Services for AAA says they have seen about a half dozen cars from the weekend that needed towing, and they blame potholes.
"They cut into the tire leaving a chunk of the tire loose letting all the air immediately come out," Loftus said.
Pamela Adams found herself stranded on I-264 this past Sunday - fed up that she wasn't able to dodge a pothole this time.
"I know they may not pay this bill but I am going to let them know that it is not acceptable that the roads are in bad condition as they are, and it is really nowhere to drive," Adams said.
On Sunday NewsChannel 3 found at least three cars on I-264 in the Ballentine Blvd. area with flat tires.
Drivers say it's one of the worst areas for the craters.
Technicans say the worst part about hitting potholes is that air is lost instantly, not leaving a lot of time to pull over on a busy interstate.
Loftus says the potholes seemed to spring up after VDOT cleared the snow from the interstates, scraping off not only snow, but the pothole patches as well.
"We are seeing a lot of tire replacements right now and along with the replacements we are seeing a lot of alignments."
AAA says to make sure that your tire is not under inflated. If it is under inflated the rim will sit closer to the road and when there is an impact, the rim could possible blow out the tire.
Kyle Loftus, director of Automotive Services for AAA says they have seen about a half dozen cars from the weekend that needed towing, and they blame potholes.
"They cut into the tire leaving a chunk of the tire loose letting all the air immediately come out," Loftus said.
Pamela Adams found herself stranded on I-264 this past Sunday - fed up that she wasn't able to dodge a pothole this time.
"I know they may not pay this bill but I am going to let them know that it is not acceptable that the roads are in bad condition as they are, and it is really nowhere to drive," Adams said.
On Sunday NewsChannel 3 found at least three cars on I-264 in the Ballentine Blvd. area with flat tires.
Drivers say it's one of the worst areas for the craters.
Technicans say the worst part about hitting potholes is that air is lost instantly, not leaving a lot of time to pull over on a busy interstate.
Loftus says the potholes seemed to spring up after VDOT cleared the snow from the interstates, scraping off not only snow, but the pothole patches as well.
"We are seeing a lot of tire replacements right now and along with the replacements we are seeing a lot of alignments."
AAA says to make sure that your tire is not under inflated. If it is under inflated the rim will sit closer to the road and when there is an impact, the rim could possible blow out the tire.
