Behind the scenes, the effort to repair the region’s damaged roads begins at asphalt plants like Rason Materials in Melville, where raw materials are quickly transformed into the blacktop used across Long Island.

Asphalt plants busy as pothole repair ramps up

For residents in Franklin Square, the hope is that the town will return to make more lasting repairs.

Potholes get fixed across LI, but repairs leave behind a bumpy ride

The New York State Department of Transportation told News 12 it plans to spend more than $100 million this year to repave some of the busiest and roughest state roads on Long Island.

Which Long Island roads are being repaved this year? News 12 has the list of state roads being resurfaced

Crews have been dispatched to patch potholes before they cause damage to vehicles. Yet in some cases, the repairs are proving temporary.

How long do pothole repairs last? It depends on the material that’s used

It happened right before the Northern State Parkway exit.

Long Island drivers left with flat tires on two state parkways after hitting  potholes

According to engineering experts, the lifespan of a road depends on several factors — and some of them are especially tough on pavement in this region.

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