Potholes Plague Singapore Roads After Monsoon Surge

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Potholes Plague Singapore Roads After Monsoon Surge
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Heavy rainfall fueled by a monsoon surge in Singapore led to the emergence of numerous potholes on roads island-wide, prompting the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to respond swiftly with repairs.

A Facebook video surfaced on January 11, 2024, showcasing numerous potholes along Tanah Merah Coast Road in Singapore . The Land Transport Authority (LTA) responded swiftly, repairing the affected areas on January 12. The LTA confirmed they were alerted to the issue on January 10 and 11 following heavy rainfall . A video posted by the Safe Cycling Task Force (SCTF) on Facebook depicted over 20 potholes along the same stretch of road.

Steven Lim, president of the SCTF, urged cyclists and motorists to exercise caution when traveling on Tanah Merah Coast Road. \In response to inquiries from AsiaOne, an LTA spokesperson revealed that as of January 12, they had identified nearly 100 potholes across the island. This figure is significantly lower compared to the 776 potholes detected during the same period in 2023. The spokesperson explained that potholes form when water seeps into cracks in the road surface, widening as vehicles pass over them. This process is exacerbated by prolonged periods of heavy rainfall. \Between January 10 and 13, Singapore experienced intense rainfall due to a monsoon surge, one of the most prolonged and severe in recent years, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS). A monsoon surge involves an increase in wind strength over the South China Sea, leading to the formation of extensive rainclouds over Singapore. During this surge, average daily rainfall island-wide peaked at 120.2mm on January 10. The PUB, Singapore's national water agency, issued two flood risk warnings for Jalan Seaview, which witnessed high water levels and overflowing canals that night. Prior to the monsoon surge, only one pothole was detected and repaired on January 9 along the same stretch of Tanah Merah Coast Road, the LTA spokesperson added. \To mitigate the impact of heavier rainfall in recent years, the LTA is prioritizing localized road resurfacing on the slow lane of roads with high concentrations of heavy vehicles and roads with significant traffic volume. The LTA encourages the public to report road defects such as potholes through its website, the Snap & Send function on the MyTransport.SG mobile app, or the Municipal Services Office's OneService app. Meanwhile, the Automobile Association of Singapore (AAS) stresses that potholes can rapidly grow in size and depth as vehicles further wear down the surface, and rain and flooding can wash away the worn material. They advise drivers against swerving to avoid potholes as this could lead to loss of vehicle control or collisions. Furthermore, they warn against abruptly braking over a pothole, as this may cause the vehicle to nosedive, resulting in damage. The AAS recommends drivers slow down and 'coast' over potholes while maintaining a firm grip on the steering wheel to avoid losing control. The AAS highlights that road users on motorcycles and bicycles are particularly vulnerable to potholes. In August 2020, a cyclist tragically sustained brain injuries after encountering a pothole, later passing away in a hospital.

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