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  1. FAQs • How do I report a pothole or street issue?

    How do I report a pothole or street issue? Complete the online Report a Street Issue Form. 1. How long does it take to get a driveway / right of way permit? 2. Do I need a permit to pave my …

  2. Pothole - Wikipedia

    A pothole is a pot-shaped depression in a road surface, [1] usually asphalt pavement, where traffic has removed broken pieces of the pavement. It is usually the result of water in the …

  3. What Causes Potholes - The Ultimate Road Mystery Explained

    Feb 16, 2021 · Potholes form primarily due to water seeping into the pavement and weakening the soil beneath. This issue is exacerbated by the freeze-thaw cycle in colder climates. Heavy …

  4. The What, Why, and How of Potholes - Michelin Mobility …

    Potholes, the inevitable road distress we all love to hate – and for good reason! They are potentially hazardous and costly. But since they are inevitable, it’s time to learn the what, why, …

  5. How Do Potholes Form? And How to Avoid Pothole Damage

    Mar 28, 2025 · How exactly do potholes form? Learn how car-eating craters are formed and what you can do to prevent major damage to your vehicle.

  6. The secret life of potholes -- and the scientists trying to fix them ...

    Jun 22, 2025 · Drivers across Cleveland often ask, “When will they fix this da*n pothole?” But road crews and scientists alike are asking an equally important question: How do we make pothole …

  7. What are potholes? | Roads & Bridges

    Jun 24, 2025 · What are potholes? It may seem like an obvious answer, but potholes actually have a technical definition. They are “a disruption in the pavement surface where a portion of …

  8. Why Potholes Form and How to Prevent Them?

    Apr 21, 2025 · Potholes form due to water infiltration and traffic stress. Water weakens the soil beneath the pavement, and repeated traffic loads cause the asphalt to crack and break, …

  9. How Poorly Maintained Roads Put Drivers at Risk - Safer America

    Feb 14, 2025 · Potholes are more than an inconvenience—they are a serious safety hazard. Poor road maintenance leads to financial burdens, injuries, and legal challenges for those affected.

  10. Potholes – Pavement Interactive

    Generally, potholes are the end result of fatigue cracking. As alligator cracking becomes severe, the interconnected cracks create small chunks of pavement, which can be dislodged as …