Montreal risks running out of asphalt

The city of Montreal is running thin on its supply of asphalt.

According to the Gazette, the city must sign their contracts with seven different supply companies by April 15th or risk not being able to fill in the many potholes that are making their presence felt on Montreal roads.

The companies involve a few that were named at the ongoing Charbonneau Commission which is looking into corruption and collution in Quebec's construction industry.

Despite the need for it, city council voted against awarding the contract to the companies of former disgraced entrepreneaur Tony Accurso and anyone affiliated with the Rizzuto clan.

The $5.2 million contracts may be awarded nonetheless since interim mayor Michael Applebaum's hands may be forced to make this decision.

Late winter and early spring represents a headache on Montreal roads for motorists as thawing conditions are ripe for the appearance of many potholes every year.

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