A news release from MoDOT says a significant amount of rainfall in the past few days– coupled with freezing rain and big temperature swings– have caused potholes to pop up on Missouri highways. MoDOT crews in central Missouri are working to fill the trouble spots as quickly as possible, but continuing wet weather is slowing the process.
MoDOT Central District Engineer David Silvester said they’re hoping to gain some ground as soon as the weather dries out. They can’t fill potholes that have water in them because the repair just won’t hold.
Silvester said crews will address the worst and deepest potholes first and then will move to more minor potholes. Workers will make repairs with a temporary asphalt mix until the weather warms up and stays warm.
Drivers are urged to report potholes on the state highway system by calling MoDOT at (888) 275-6636 or by visiting www.modot.org/central and clicking on “Report a Road Concern.”