Eighty pothole repair crews were making their way through the five boroughs Saturday morning, fixing dents and holes in the streets after more than 7,000 potholes were repaired last weekend, according to the Department of Transportation.
DOT said crews filled 7,200 potholes during last weekend’s pothole blitz, and the work continued into the week, reaching one of the longest-standing potholes at Adee Avenue and Bouck Avenue. NYC data shows service requests for that pothole dating back to Jan. 2010.
“This pothole comes back like a bad rash every year, no matter how many times they fill it,” said neighbor Frederick Bratton, who lives across the street. He said it was filled Friday but believes the repair won’t last long. “By the summertime it’ll probably sink in again,” he said.
DOT said crews have filled more than 66,000 potholes this year. Neighbors who notice dents or craters forming in their streets are advised to submit a 311 complaint. Potholes are expected to be repaired within two days.