MoDOT’s Pothole Patrol Progresses But Drivers Hit Crews' Trucks

managers aid crews are making progress with their aggressive focus on potholes after starting a pothole patrol at the beginning of March.

MoDOT has responded to more than 100 reported potholes since the program began March 2, and crews have patched reported potholes within six hours on average, MoDOT stated in a news release.

However, MoDOT reported that three MoDOT trucks have been hit by drivers while crews were out repairing potholes this month. Crews will continue to be out working so motorists are urged to maintain the speed limit, stay alert and watch for road crews.

Editor's Note:  Have any of the fixed potholes been from the Wildwood or Eureka area? If you have reported a pothole, please tell us about your experience with this new MoDOT program in the comments section of this article.

MoDOT committed crews around the St. Louis area to filling reported potholes on interstates and state numbered and lettered routes within 24 hours of it being reported on weekdays. 

MoDOT continues to ask drivers to report potholes as soon as they notice them by calling 888 ASK-MoDOT or by visiting modot.org.

The goal is the fill the potholes while they are small and make roads safer across the area. 

"With motorists’ help reporting potholes, crews are able to patch them early and get the asphalt mix in while the hole is still small before it needs a major repair," the news release stated. "As each pothole is reported, it saves money and resources for the state."

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