From: Linden, Erik (DDOT) <
Erik.Linden@dc.gov>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 1, 2007
CONTACT: ERIK LINDEN @ 202-671-2004
DDOT LAUNCHES 'POTHOLE PATROL'
WITH MAYOR ADRIAN M. FENTY
Warmer Temperatures Spark Annual Pothole Season
and DDOT Crews are on the Prowl
March brings the start of the annual pothole season as rising
temperatures bring about the advent of potholes. DDOT crews are out in
force throughout the District of Columbia, inspecting roads and
responding to requests.
Residents in the District can help be DDOT's partners by calling the
Mayor's Citywide Call Center at (202) 727-1000 to report potholes.
DDOT works to fill reported potholes within 48 hours.
"This is the time of year when DDOT's crews are out in all eight
wards," said Mayor Fenty. "I urge residents to remember that we need
your help - call 727-1000 and report a pothole in your neighborhood or
one that you see on your way to work."
DDOT typically receives the most pothole reports in March - more than
any other month of the year, as cold temperatures ease and winter
weather takes its toll on roads. DDOT uses both in-house crews and
contractors for pothole repair.
DDOT works to fill service requests first - then repairs other
observed potholes. Last year DDOT received approximately 3,600
requests for repairs either called into 727-1000 or sent to the DC.gov
Website via email. All of those requests were filled.