This year’s pothole season has already been a challenging one due to the fluctuating temperatures and precipitation.
We all know that winter causes potholes, so Burlington County road crews are busy making repairs on county highways.
This season has already been a challenging one because of fluctuating temperatures and precipitation. The freezing and thawing of moisture beneath asphalt roads are what typically creates potholes.
“Anyone who has lived in the Northeast region knows that winter storms and deep freezes that often follow them can take a toll on asphalt roads,” said Burlington County Commissioner Tom Pullion, liaison to the Department of Public Works and Division of Roads and Bridges. “While there is little we can do to stop potholes from forming, our roads crews are already working diligently to repair these hazards on county roadways.
“We are asking motorists to help out by reporting any problem spots they encounter where potholes have formed on county roads.”
Residents can report the location of potholes to a county hotline by leaving a message at (609) 265-5021 or emailing Highway@co.burlington.nj.us. Reports can also be made with an online form at https://burlingtoncountynj.formstack.com/forms/report_a_pothole.
A list of county roads in all 40 municipalities is available online at https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/917/County-Roads. The hotline is checked daily so road crews can respond quickly to problem spots.
Among the equipment they use is an automated pothole fixing truck, purchased by the county in 2016, that enables more efficient road repairs with less disruption of traffic. The road crews also use three hotbox asphalt trailers to keep asphalt hot so repairs are done promptly around the county.
