COLUMBIA — The potholes on Middlebush Drive near Fairview Road are not only inconveniences, but they also are warning signs that all is not well beneath the surface. Potholes on Brandon Road tell the same story. Under these roads sit deteriorating storm-water pipes that have outlasted their lifespan. Potholes are the first sign of failure.
City faces challenge with aging storm pipes
Consultant says it will cost millions to upgrade system
Tuesday, February 17, 2009 | 5:45 p.m. CST;
updated 5:47 p.m. CST, Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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