Wake County road paved after I-Team investigation
RALEIGH (WTVD) -- A Wake County road has been repaved after an I-Team investigation. We first told you about a road that's a pothole landmine for drivers. Now, weeks later, the DOT has found money for some much needed repairs on Alderman Circle.
The DOT said earlier this month they weren't sure if the road would be fixed. They said there was a priority list for repairs and the work all depended on funds.
"I am very excited," said resident Jody Dacey.
"It's all fixed. Now, we have a nice new road," said Realtor Rhomni Williams.
DOT crews were out on Alderman Circle early Wednesday morning milling and then repaving over what felt like a thousand potholes. The work put an end to years' worth headaches and complaints for the DOT to repair their road.
"It is a state road so I think they should be doing this," said Dacey.
"It was quite a nuisance," said resident Jonathan Peters.
Three weeks ago, Alderman Circle looked like a minefield. There were potholes on both sides of the road. They were all sizes and depths and caused damage and frustration to drivers.
We saw some drivers maneuvering all over the roadway to avoid the craters and some even went onto folks' front yards. Still, many cars have been damaged and have had parts pop off.
"Hub caps and front end alignment," said Dacey.
The DOT says this street is one of the worst they seen. After the I-Team pressed them to resurface the proclaimed "trouble spot," there came the fix.
"It wasn't worth it going back and back," said DOT Spokesperson Steve Abbott. "It makes more sense just to even out the whole road."
Residents are excited for smooth sailing, as is one realtor. She was having difficulty with a neighborhood listing.
"They weren't interested in that house based on the holes in the road," said Williams.
She says the work will help her client and others with property value.
"Now the house will probably see for more money based on that. It could very well happen," said Williams.
The work is costing the DOT $18,000 and the agency could be hit with other costs. Residents can still file claims for their car repairs, through the Attorney General's Office.
