Columbus Intensified Pothole Repair Update
In the first week of the City of Columbus' intensified pothole repair effort, pothole repair crews fixed 6,194 potholes from Monday, March 17, through today.
"Our pothole crews have stepped up and are working hard around the clock to repair thousands of potholes left behind by one of the worst winters in Columbus' history," said Mayor Michael B. Coleman. "It's a big job and the work to fix potholes and make our roads safer will continue this month-long intensified effort."
Prior to the start of the intensified pothole repair effort, City crews repaired 43,733 potholes between January 1, 2014, and March 16, 2014.
- Through March 31, street maintenance crews will fill potholes 24 hours a day, seven days a week, weather permitting. From April 1-14, crews will work from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., seven days a week, with an additional overnight shift Sundays through Wednesdays
- During this period, the city's goal will be to patch every reported pothole within three dry-weather days.
- There are typically six to 10 crews per shift and four to six equipment operators on each crew. Potholes cannot be repaired during snow, ice and rain events.
- During the one month intensified pothole repair effort, residents may report potholes through Facebook at
Columbus Public Service
or Twitter
@ColumbusDPS
, in addition to the customary 311 Customer Service Center. Residents are asked to include the location of the pothole by referencing:
- The name of the street where the pothole is located;
- The address of a home or business closest to the pothole;
- The direction of travel (northbound, southbound, eastbound, westbound) where the pothole is located;
- The lane in which the pothole is located if it is a multilane street.
- The city will continue to repair potholes beyond April 16. Residents are encouraged to report potholes throughout the year by contacting 311 at 645-3111, or online at
www.311.columbus.gov
or by using the MyColumbus Mobile App.
- The City of Columbus patches potholes on City of Columbus streets and parts of State routes 315, 33 and 104 that are in the City of Columbus. ODOT is responsible for patching potholes on I-70, I-71, I-270 and I-670