Hot Patch Pothole Repairs Coming To Western New York

The roads across Western New York are soon set to become much smoother after a long winter. Expect to see plenty of road crews out and about over the next couple of weeks.

Pothole Fixing Season Is Here In Western New York

With warmer weather and the opening of asphalt plants across Western New York, road crews in Western New York will now be out and about applying "Hot Patches" to potholes across the 716.

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Hot Patches are the preferred method of fixing potholes since the asphalt sets and binds better than cold patches and lasts longer. The problem is that hot patches are only available when asphalt plants are open, and most in Western New York close down during the winter months.

Most are now open, and that means crews can get hot asphalt to start fixing potholes.

How To Report Pot Holes In Western New York

If you see a pothole on state-owned roads, you can call 1-800-POTHOLE (1-800-768-4653). If there are potholes on roads by the county or town and village, you will need to contact that local department of public works.

In Erie County, you can call the Pothole Hotline at (716) 858-7966 or email potholes@erie.gov. In the city of Buffalo, you can report potholes by calling 311 (or 716-851-4890)