The City of San Antonio is ramping up repairs this April, aiming to fill 10,000 potholes with help from residents.
SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio is kicking off its annual Pothole Patrol Blitz, aiming to repair 10,000 potholes across the city this April.
Now in its 10th year, the effort brings increased focus and longer work hours for crews as they tackle road repairs citywide.
Officials say San Antonio typically fills about 70,000 potholes each year, but the April blitz helps accelerate repairs during a time of favorable weather.
The city says residents play an important role in identifying problem areas. About 10 percent of pothole repairs come from reports submitted through 3-1-1.
Nick Olivier with the city’s Public Works Department says those reports make a difference.
“They’re working longer hours and really focusing on responding to the increase in reports we’re getting from the public,” Olivier said.
He added that crews move quickly once a report is submitted.
“When they submit a pothole report via 3-1-1, we have a two-day turnaround to fill that pothole, and we hit that deadline 99% of the time, often sooner,” he said.
Larger potholes requiring more extensive base repairs can take longer to fix.
To report a pothole, residents can call 3-1-1 or use the 3-1-1 SA mobile app.
City leaders are also encouraging community participation with a Fiesta-themed push. The city will host an outreach event at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at San Pedro Springs Park, where the first 100 attendees will receive a Fiesta medal.