New Jersey Launches Annual Pothole Repair Campaign on State Highways

The New Jersey Department of Transportation kicked off its annual pothole repair campaign on Monday. Crews will target damage left behind after winter across state highways.

“Everywhere you go, drivers are going almost like a sobriety test because they’re trying to avoid each and every hole that’s around here,” said resident Scott Deangelo, according to News 12 New Jersey.

Officials expect to fix more potholes this year than last. News 12 was on Parkside Lane in Bayonne, one of several streets in the city dealing with pothole problems.

Most work will focus on highways under state control. Lane closures may happen on some roads. The DOT says it will try to avoid working during rush hour.

State highways fall under the responsibility of the transportation department, but county and local streets require different reporting procedures.

Drivers dealing with potholes on county or local streets should contact local Department of Public Works offices. Potholes on state highways can be reported online through the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

The campaign comes after a winter that left roads across the state in need of repair.

Transportation officials have not released a timeline for when repairs will be finished. Getting state highways back to proper condition remains the focus.

Bayonne is among the cities seeing repair crews this week, while other locations across the state will see work in the coming weeks.

The online reporting system lets drivers flag problem areas on state-controlled roads, though local roads require separate contact with municipal offices.

Lane closures during off-peak hours aim to keep traffic disruptions to a minimum.

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