Montgomery County says it has filled more than 1,000 potholes on county roads since January and will add equipment and staff dedicated to the problem for an “intensive” pothole-filling effort over the next few days.
“This has been a winter of extremes in temperature, which exacerbate formation of potholes on our County roads,” County Executive Ike Leggett said in a press release. “That’s why our Division of Highway Services crews are out in full force to ensure that our roads are in decent shape. I want to thank our staff for their tireless efforts to keep the roads clear of ice and snow and for all they do to repair and maintain our transportation infrastructure.”
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) maintains more than 5,200 lane miles of roads in the county. The State Highway Administration (SHA) maintains major numbered routes such as Wisconsin, Connecticut and Georgia avenues, and Old Georgetown and Colesville roads. The cities of Rockville and Gaithersburg handle their own pothole repairs.
The county said MCDOT filled more than 2,000 potholes last year by mid-March.
MCDOT is asking for residents to report potholes on county roads through the county’s online 311 system or by calling 240-777-0311.
Residents can report potholes on state roads online here.
For most potholes, MCDOT said it will be using cold-patch material. But some deeper or wider potholes may require a complete excavation and asphalt repaving, which could take more than one visit to finish.
