The recent heaviest rains and winter weather have created a wealth of potholes along the Interstates and state routes. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has already taken its nationwide efforts to use all available resources, including the contractor, to repair the damaged areas as soon as possible.
“Every year we expect storm to be influenced on our streets, and we have planned proactively for pothole repairs and at the same time tackled the winter conditions,” says the deputy governor and Tdot Commissioner Butch Eley. “Our teams have focused on completing contracts in advance and enabling us to mobilize immediately and start repairs. This approach ensures that we can react quickly and effectively and prioritize the security and service of Tennessansen. “
Several crews will patch potholes in the coming days and weeks. The cold mix asphalt is currently being used for temporary repairs. Permanent repairs are carried out in spring and early summer when asphalt plants generate sufficiently hot mixtures and are more easily available.
In some cases, drivers should be prepared for short -term traffic delays during this pothole repair processes. While all efforts are made to carry out repairs during travel times outside the peak times (days of the week from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), some blocking closures can extend in the late afternoon, evening and weekends. We ask the drivers to be patient and pay attention to TDOT crews on the Interstaten and the state highways. Work with us – move around, slow down.
Please note that bad weather, emergency repairs or incidents can disrupt the daily schedules. Tdot does not count any potholes; It takes stock of how many have been repaired or the costs for repairs per pothole. These repairs are part of the normal motorway maintenance company. Drivers can report potholes by calling the Tdotfix hotline 833 tdotfix Or submit an online application application form.