Austin motorists and cyclists are fed up with a growing problem -- potholes.
Austin roads have their fair share of pothole troubles, but, downtown is one of the worst areas in the city.
With the recent rain and snow, the problem may continue to worsen.
While drivers could face some costly tire and rim repair, it can be particularly dangerous for bicyclists, especially for UT students like Lily Morse, who uses Guadalupe to get around.
"They have the potholes in the middle of the road, in the bike lane so you have to go into the car lane when you're going by and it's kind of scary," she said.
The recent rain and snow in Central Texas has caused the soil underneath many roads to loosen, creating cracks in the asphalt. Too much weight can cause the road above to collapse.
"During the past winter, the potholes really became an issue....wet weather, cold weather," said Fernando Ortegon, Austin Public Works Department.
The weather is also playing a role in how fast crews can make repairs. The city is trying to maintain the roads, but the weather has hindered efforts.
"Once it falls below 50 degrees, we can't get asphalt,” Ortegon said. “The plant shuts down and then with the wet weather we've been having, you can't get a permanent patch."
"I understand it's expensive and money's not exactly free-flowing right now, so I understand there's a problem there, but it would be great if they fixed it," said Jennifer Northcutt.
The City of Austin budgets for pothole repair. Public Works crews will be back out Thursday making repairs to dozens of potholes around the city.
If you spot one, no matter how small, call 3-1-1 with the location. After that, it should take just 24 hours for crews to put a temporary patch on the problem.
