New York City launches pothole repair blitz across all 5 boroughs this weekend

Saturday, February 17, 2018
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The first pothole repair blitz of the winter in New York City began Saturday.

The Department of Transportation hit the streets across all five boroughs from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
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More than 50 crews were dispatched to make repairs on residential streets, commercial corridors, and highways.

The potholes have developed as a result of fluctuating temperatures and increased precipitation.

But with snow in the forecast, it's possible the repairs could be cut short.
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The DOT has already filled nearly 50,000 potholes since mid-December.

The average response time to potholes remains about 1.5 days.



If you see a pothole that needs to be fixed, you can report it to Eyewitness News.

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