Pothole Repair is on the Way

Today, Governor Bob McDonnell directed the Virginia Department of Transportation to begin patching up potholes beginning in March. This winter has not been very kind to the roads, and potholes are everywhere in neighborhoods across the Commonwealth.

McDonnell had this to say about the potholes:

“VDOT’s top priorities are motorist safety and emergency response. Potholes are a roadway hazard and a nuisance for every person driving our highways, that’s why we’re declaring a Pothole Blitz this March. We are going all-out to repair these pavements and make traveling safer and more comfortable for Virginians.”

However, you can help assist in getting the potholes repaired.

“Motorists traveling across Virginia know best where the worst potholes lie. We want citizens to help us identify potholes as they form so that VDOT crews can quickly be dispatched to make repairs,” McDonnell said. “VDOT crews, state police and contractors report potholes as they travel for their duties. This March, we are asking for citizen’s help to identify these hazards. All Virginians can be a part of this Pothole Blitz so we can work together to improve everyone’s safety and comfort as they travel through our great Commonwealth.”

To report a pothole, citizens should visit www.VirginiaDOT.org or call VDOT’s Highway Helpline at 800-367-7623 (ROAD). TTY users, call 711.

Hopefully, winter will soon be over and the nice warm weather will return.