Mayor Elorza demonstrates aggressive pothole repair efforts
By News Staff
Mayor Jorge Elorza patched up a pothole himself Wednesday to highlight aggressive road repair efforts across the city.
Mayor Elorza says the DPW has crews out repairing potholes daily and surveying streets to identify and prioritize repairs, which are based on level of traffic and condition of the roadway, according to a press release.
This year, the city has more than tripled its number of asphalt compactors and has deployed new equipment to improve repair speed and quality. It also introduced a ‘hot box’ to keep asphalt on the patch truck hot for a longer period of time, meaning repairs will be more consistent and crews will need fewer resupply trips.
“Potholes are a serious concern and hindrance to daily travel and business in the City. This winter has been severe and created challenging road conditions as we head into spring,” said Mayor Elorza. “I remain committed making sure our response to potholes works. That’s why we have increased the amount of equipment available to our patch crews, implemented new equipment to improve the quality of our patches and are proactively surveying and prioritizing streets based on traffic and condition.”
Residents are encouraged to report potholes to the Mayor’s Office by calling 401-421-2489 or through the ProvConnex website and mobile app.
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