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Potholes are created when moisture seeps into the pavement and sub-base causing asphalt, road base or sub-base failure. Air temperature changes also cause expansion and contraction of the pavement. This weakens the pavement and then vehicular traffic loosens the pavement even more; it eventually crumbles and pops out.
