Potholes Repairs Begin in Arkansas From Winter Storm Damage

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is utilizing all available resources to begin repairing potholes and damage caused by the recent winter storm.

ARDOT officials reported that approximately $8-10 million dollars were spent on labor and materials used to fight the storm like salt, salt brine, equipment, and extended working hours for crews and maintenance.

Potholes begin to form once the ground begins to thaw and authorities are taking priority on repairing large potholes in work zones on Interstate 30 in Saline County and Highway 67/167 in Jacksonville. The Department is working with contractors to ensure that the damaged work zones get repaired as quickly as possible. of course, with the recent rains this week the repair may take longer to repair since road crews have to wait until the roads dry.

Be advised if you are driving through work zones to slow down and be cautious of road crews working.

Potholes form when wet ground goes through periods of freezing and thawing, causing the pavement layers to crack and break down under traffic.

“We are all frustrated by them, and we all want them fixed. Please be patient as our crews and our contractors work diligently to repair our roads in the wake of this storm, said Steve Frisbee, ARDOT’s Assistant Chief Engineer of Maintenance.

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