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NEW YORK (PIX11) — Over 7,000 potholes were filled in New York City during a ‘blitz” over the weekend, the New York City Mayor’s Office and Department of Transportation announced on Monday.
The effort to fill the potholes comes after the winter featured record snowfall and prolonged sub-freezing temperatures.
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Since Jan. 1, the DOT repaired more than 50,000 potholes with an average response time of around two days, according to the mayor’s office
Additional pothole blitzes are planned for later in the spring and the DOT is also expecting to resurface 1,150 miles of roads this year.
“Repairing potholes is about more than simply ensuring a smooth ride for New Yorkers, it’s about making sure our streets are safe and accessible for everyone,” said Mayor Mamdani.
“Potholes are created when groundwater seeps into the ground underneath the pavement. If the water freezes, it will expand, causing the pavement to expand, bend and crack,” according to the AAA. “When the ice melts, gaps or voids are left in the surface under the pavement. As this process is repeated, the pavement continues to weaken.”
To report potholes in New York City, call 311.
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