Pothole Repair

HOW ARE POTHOLES FIXED?

 Potholes are a natural result of aging pavement and seasonal weather changes and occur occasionally in even the most well built streets. The Street Department staff provide for the safety of the traveling public by making both temporary and permanent pothole repairs.

Temporary Repairs:

When a pothole is reported, the street department is dispatched to clean the hole of any debris and then fill the pothole with compacted asphalt. Temporary pothole repair prevents water from causing further damage to the pavement and is done when there are a large number of potholes, which need to be repaired quickly to keep the traveling public safe. Later a permanent repair of the pothole may be scheduled.

Permanent Repairs:

To permanently repair a pothole, the hole is excavated and a square is cut out of the pavement surrounding the hole. All loose material is removed, the hole is dried and liquid asphalt is applied to the surface of the excavated hole to aid in the bonding between the new and old asphalt pavement. The pothole is then filled with asphalt and properly compacted. Permanent pothole repairs extend the useful life of the pavement.