DPW CREWS REMAIN ON POTHOLE PATROL DESPITE THE RAIN
INDIANAPOLIS – Today, 19 Department of Public Works (DPW) crews are concentrating on the large potholes that could potentially cause property damage. Once the rain subsides and the streets are dry, DPW will continue to repair potholes on the main thoroughfares and the private contractors will continue to fill the potholes in the residential areas.
The crews are using hot asphalt—this results in a more permanent solution to the pothole repair process. Regional paving contractor Rieth-Riley opened its two asphalt plants on Monday, earlier than usual at the City’s request to have access to the hot asphalt. It’s been a diligent effort with DPW crews completing almost 800 pothole service requests on Monday and Tuesday of this week. The number of potholes represented by each service request can vary from one to a dozen.
Residents and commuters are encouraged to let the City know when they spot a pothole. To report a pothole, please visit
www.indy.gov/pothole. Potholes can also be reported by calling the Mayor’s Action Center at 327-4MAC.
