Montreal looking to move away from Band-Aid solutions to city's pothole problem

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New City Requirements Eliminate Sole Contractor Every winter in Montreal, potholes become one of the biggest headaches for drivers and city officials. The alternating freeze-thaw cycles, combined with heavy traffic, cause serious damage to the road surface. However, this year the city found itself faced with an unexpected situation, after it was unable to secure a contract with a private company to repair the potholes in a timely manner due to n…