(WLUK) -- Wisconsin drivers aren't only dealing with construction right now. Pavement buckles and potholes are popping up along streets and highways.

Last week, buckled roads shut down a stretch of Hwy. 96 in Outagamie County and a stretch of Hwy. 10 in Winnebago County.

Pavement can buckle when the weather quickly goes from cool to very hot. It causes slabs of pavement to expand and push against one another and when the pressure becomes great enough, the pavement can buckle and create bumps or dips.

Potholes can occur anytime of the year and can also create issues for drivers.

Wisconsin DOT Maintenance Supervisor for Northeast Region counties Matt Ternes explained how drivers can avoid hitting a pavement buckle or pothole.

• Slow down, buckle up and focus your full attention on the roadway.
• Watch for slowing traffic and be ready to move over for all roadside workers, including highway crews as they repair damaged pavement.
• Before your trip, check the 511 Travel Information system for the latest on any incidents or delays.
• If necessary, report serious pavement issues by calling 911. Be ready to provide specific location information

WisDOT says that if drivers see county workers on the side of the road repairing pavement, it is important to slow down, move over and put down your cell phone.