See a Pothole, Report a Pothole in Springfield

As the warmer weather begins making its way back and winter winds down, one problem many don’t consider is potholes.

Union County advised residents that road crews will be out “in force” to repair potholes that developed this winter.

“This has been an especially difficult winter, and we want to get our roads back in shape as quickly as possible,” Freeholder Chairman Mohamed S. Jalloh said in a release from Union County. “As you drive, please be mindful that crews will be working in the roadways.”

County roads in New Jersey are identified by blue route signs with the letters “CR” followed by a three-digit number.

To a report a pothole in Union County, an online form is available on the county’s Department of Public Works and Facilities Management site. Or call (908) 789-3660.

To report a pothole on a state highway, call the New Jersey Department of Transportation at 1-800-POTHOLE or fill out an online form at NJDOT’s website.

For local roads, contact the municipality in which the road is located.

Potholes develop after water from snow and rain seeps into small cracks in the roadway surface, according to state highway officials. As temperatures drop, the water freezes and expands, making the cracks larger, eventually forming potholes. Heavy traffic, pavement age, vehicle weights, and snow and ice operations contribute to the problem.

If you know of pothole-riddled roads or any large potholes in Springfield, let us know in the comments below.