| Plague of potholes slams motorists in worst season in years |
State transportation officials confirmed what drivers are feeling through the steering wheel, that New Jersey roads were plagued with a large number of potholes this past January.
Last month, the Department of Transportation repaired 34,800 potholes, which is most it has repaired since Jan. 2014, when 31,075 were filled, said Steven Schapiro, a DOT spokesman. Last year, the DOT filled 28,000 potholes in January.
“The extreme weather this year, with the number of snow storms, heavy rains, and severe freeze-thaw cycles we have experienced, has been particularly harsh on New Jersey’s roads this year,” Schapiro said.
While the DOT fills potholes year round, the most active pothole repair effort usually happens in the spring, he said. This year, the repair blitz will start early with an announcement this week, he said.
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