PennDOT has received emergency authorization to hire general contractors to assist with repairing pothole-strewn highways.
Officials announced late last week that the general contractors will work on highways across the five-county Philadelphia region.
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“The past two winters delivered extreme weather conditions that resulted in severe pavement damage and a substantially high number of potholes,” PennDOT Acting District 6 Executive Christine Reilly said. “We are adding additional crews to our pavement repair operation so we can improve state highways faster and provide motorists with smoother road surfaces.”
Some contractors began their work on Saturday and the rest will begin Monday, according to officials.
“Crews will work Mondays through Saturdays, with operations taking place during daytime and overnight hours,” a press release stated.
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PennDOT crews will also be on area highways patching potholes, as they have been for weeks.
Since December, more than 5,600 tons of patching material has been places on state roads in the region.
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Citizens can report potholes on state highways by calling 1-800-FIX-ROAD (1-800-349-7623) or via dot.state.pa.us and clicking on “Submit Feedback.”
