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Extreme heat causes problems on Hwy 18

Shown above is one of the two spots on Hwy. 18 where the concrete road heaved up from extreme heat and crumbled, leaving behind rubble and a sizable gap that could create a hazard for drivers.

Last week’s heat advisories called for all of us to use care when engaging in outdoor activities, but they failed to mention how the heat could affect the highway. Early evening temperatures on Thursd…