Potholes get fixed across LI, but repairs leave behind a bumpy ride
For residents in Franklin Square, the hope is that the town will return to make more lasting repairs.
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Potholes across Long Island are finally starting to get patched, but some drivers say the repairs aren’t leaving roads as smooth as expected.
On Renken Boulevard in Franklin Square, more than a dozen potholes were recently filled. While the work addressed some of the damage, residents say the street still feels rough, with noticeable cracks and uneven pavement.
“It is not smooth. It’s very bumpy,” said Megan Sorrentino, who frequently drives along the road.
Sorrentino said the repairs appear incomplete and continue to make driving difficult.
“Definitely, it’s not fully fixed. You can still see that there’s lots of potholes and it’s not even, and it makes driving down here very tough,” she said.
In a statement responding to complaints, a Town of Hempstead spokesperson wrote,
“The Town of Hempstead addressed the reported potholes along Renken Boulevard quickly and efficiently. An inspector was dispatched to evaluate the valley gutters where the potholes formed to identify a more permanent solution.
While crews work to repair the damage, auto mechanics say they are still seeing the impact potholes have on vehicles.
At Olympos Auto Service in Mineola, Mike Maragopoulos said this season has been particularly rough on drivers’ cars.
“I think it’s one of the worst years we’ve seen in many years,” Maragopoulos said. “We’re flooded here with cracked rims, bent rims.”
For residents in Franklin Square, the hope is that the town will return to make more lasting repairs. Until then, drivers say they’re slowing down and navigating the bumps as carefully as possible.
“I believe they can do a better job,” said resident Lenny Toscano. “I hope that’s what they do.”
