PennDOT Tells Motorists to Report Potholes

Thud! Groan.

The ugly sound of hitting a pothole, followed by the groan of wondering how much damage you just did to your car, leads to the question: Who will fix it and when?

If it's a state road, PennDOT will.

"With the freeze-thaw cycle taking its annual toll on pavement, PennDOT urges motorists to call 1-800-FIX-ROAD (1-800-349-7623) to report the location of potholes on state roads," according to a PennDOT press release. 

"Once notified, PennDOT will work expeditiously to address concerns when weather permits; however, winter services remain the primary focus of maintenance crews at this time of year."

PennDOT encourages callers to be specific when they call in about a pothole.

"For state routes, callers must report the county, municipality, street name or preferably the state route (SR) number found on small, black-and-white signs posted along state roadways," the press release states. "Callers should also offer a description of any familiar landmarks that will help PennDOT find the problem area."

Potholes on township roads. 

Moon motorists can contact the Moon Public Works department to report minor potholes and roadway damage. 

The public works department isn't responsible for the township's annual road re-paving program, but it does conduct minor repairs and patch-work on local roads throughout the year. The township awards a contract to an outside company each year for major road repairs. 

Contact the township administrative office at 412-262-5344 for more information on public works programs. 

Crescent residents can reach their township's public works line at 724-467-8100, extension 3. 

Patch is here to help.

Have a problem pothole that's causing headaches for you and your neighbors? Have you called to report it to no avail? Let Patch know about it. 

No, LE Jenna Staul won't be volunteering to do any local roadwork. But we'll post a map of all the unrepaired potholes in the community for residents and public officials to see. Just send a description of the hole, a basic address or location, and even a photo. We'll post them in an article and photo gallery on Patch.