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Letters: Why are our roads deteriorating so fast?

Deteriorating spots on I-77 in Lexington County
Deteriorating spots on I-77 in Lexington County tdominick@thestate.com

Cars are not causing our road problem; they are much lighter than they used to be. The problem is 18-wheelers. There are more of them on our roads, and they are allowed to carry more weight.

Has the Transportation Department reviewed there specifications for construction of roads? I-77 should not have deteriorated as soon as it did,

Bob McArver

Cayce

This story was originally published May 14, 2016 at 2:09 PM with the headline "Letters: Why are our roads deteriorating so fast?."

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