Westfield Pothole Patrols 'Out in Force'

The Town of Westfield is repairing as many potholes around the town as quickly as possible, using thousands of tons of asphalt per day, officials said.

The town’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is using 12 to 16 tons of asphalt per day to fill potholes, according to a report from TAPinto.net. The DPW expects to be finished with pothole repairs by the end of April.

“It’s a long road ahead,” Councilman Frank Arena, chair of the public works committee, said, according to TAPinto.net. “The roads are in such bad shape.”

The Town of Westfield asked residents to report any potholes by submitting a form to the Westfield Department of Public Works or by calling (908) 789-4100, option 3.

The town is not responsible for county or state roadways. 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.

To fill out the form reporting a pothole in Westfield, visit the Town of Westfield’s website. For more information, contact the Department of Public Works at (908) 789-4100