...no longer so perilous.

(I assume) the City of Cairo has dumped some asphalt into the holes. The repair is not purrfect (probably allowing the 18-wheelers that use the road to act as pavement rollers.)

(I assume once again that) the plan is to monitor the situation and add more asphalt as it settles.

If the weatherpersons are correct and the heat remains over 100 degrees for the next week: