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UncleCustard t1_j89ghcs wrote

Reply to comment by wastingtoomuchthyme in U.S. Route #5 in western Massachusetts, Springfield to Holyoke by GibsonL-5

Going to shit....yes. This has been a hazard since 2006. That year over 40 cars were destroyed in the pot hole that is right outside Dunkin. Ive blown 2 tires on that road and own of my old coworkers snapped a strut on his 3 year old car.

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GibsonL-5 OP t1_j8ftnbn wrote

Was it not a few years ago when the north bound lane under the "tunnel" was in such bad repair that the road was shut down? I believe that the entire road from the Springfield Rotary to Holyoke needs some re-engineering. I also believe that that this route is important to the area economy. When you consider the number of business along that road from the Big Box Home Depot to the numerous new car agencies one would think that that portion of the roadway be given some priority. If I were a business owner I would be concerned if the highway gets any worse that it it lead to a slow down of business.

I did lose a front rim on a S40 Volvo but I think those are made from plastic anyway.

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UncleCustard t1_j8fvc07 wrote

One of my biggest clients is right by the hospital.....oh yeah, there is a hospital there. And that's the worst part of the road. Right in front of the hospital.

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