More than 80 crews will spread out across New York City on Saturday to fill potholes as part of the Department of Transportation’s “pothole blitz.”
This year’s winter had long stretches of freezing temperatures, snow, salting, melting and refreezing, creating the conditions for potholes to form across the five boroughs. More than 10,000 potholes were filled in the last week alone, according to the DOT.
What You Need To Know
More than 80 crews will spread out across New York City on Saturday to fill potholes as part of the DOT’s “pothole blitz”
More than 10,000 potholes were filled in the last week alone, according to the DOT
New Yorkers have made more than 11,000 311 complaints specifically about hazardous potholes since Jan. 1, according to city data, with most of the calls coming from Queens
City data shows that calls for potholes increased by 30% when compared to this time last year
“In a single day, they’ll fill thousands of potholes that pop up every year as spring arrives and our city streets begin to thaw,” Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in a news release.
New Yorkers have made more than 11,000 311 complaints specifically about hazardous potholes since Jan. 1, according to city data, with most of the calls coming from Queens.
City data shows that calls for potholes increased by 30% when compared to this time last year.
The DOT says it has repaired 50,000 potholes since Jan. 1.
Anyone who plans to drive in New York City on Saturday should expect traffic delays. New Yorkers who see potholes should report them to 311.
The DOT plans to resurface 1,150 lane miles of roadway this year, according to a news release.