WASHINGTON — Maryland’s Prince George’s County and D.C. are preparing to enter into battle against one of the most annoying side effects of winter: potholes.
Prince George’s County begins its “pothole blitz” on county roadways Wednesday.
In D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser kicks off the District’s 10th annual “Potholepalooza” Friday.
“Through this concentrated effort, Prince George’s County roadways will be safer, more accessible and easier to travel,” said Darrell B. Mobley, the director of public works in Prince George’s County. “The Department of Public Works and Transportation will dedicate all of its maintenance personnel and resources for this sustained effort to repair the potholes.”
The pothole repairs in both jurisdictions could cause some complications for drivers, since crews and trucks will be out on the roads.
Drivers should stay aware of trucks and crews that will be working to fix the roads, obey speed limits and slow down when approaching work zones.
Last year, crews in D.C. responded to more than 1,200 service requests and repaired more than 7,600 potholes during its four-week pothole blitz across all eight wards.
If you want to report a pothole, you can do so by calling 311 or by reporting it on the websites for D.C. or Prince George’s County.
