Repairs could be coming to a pothole near you as a statewide repair effort begins today.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation will close roadways as necessary to make repairs between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Acting Commissioner Fran O’Connor said the DOT’s priority over the next couple of months will be repairing the most significant potholes from this winter.
So far this year, the DOT says they have repaired about 93,500 potholes.
In addition to crews monitoring and reporting potholes that need repair on state highways, motorists are encouraged to report potholes by calling
1-800-POTHOLE or at
njdotproblemreporting.com.