Pothole Palooza
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Why do we fill potholes in the spring?
Spring is the best time to fix potholes because winter leaves roads in rough shape. Fixing potholes early helps prevent further damage. While there has been far less snow this year, there was still freezing and thawing that occurred.
What causes a pothole?
Potholes form when pavement breaks down over time due to issues such as cracking, drainage problems, or aging patches.
Early warning signs include cracks, loose gravel, drainage problems, or past repairs that didn’t hold. Winter conditions like freeze-thaw cycles, moisture, and snowplows make potholes more likely. Good construction, timely maintenance, and coordinated utility work all help reduce them.
How are potholes repaired?
When crews find a pothole, they clear out debris and moisture, fill the hole with asphalt, and compact it to create a smooth, durable repair. Any leftover material is swept up.
How often are streets checked for potholes?
City crews inspect every street for potholes twice a year, and reported potholes are addressed as quickly as possible.
Project map
Our interactive mapping system is experiencing some technical glitches! The tallies listed on the righthand side are being updated regularly for this project, but the visual mapping system is non-functional at this time.