INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) wants to hear from Indy’s residents about the potholes they see on their commutes. Particularly as temperatures oscillate between unseasonably warm and cold temperatures spurring the seasonal freeze-thaw cycle, Indy DPW needs location information from residents regarding where street deterioration may be accelerating.
Residents are encouraged to report potholes via the Request Indy website, the RequestIndy mobile app on iPhone or Android, or by calling the Mayor’s Action Center at 317-327-4622.
Indy DPW crews have filled 89,887 potholes thus resolving 5,109 service requests since January 1 using 1,939.13 tons of hot and cold-mix asphalt. Potholes are filled as requests are reported, with the first priority being those located on main thoroughfares which handle more traffic. DPW has received 6,632 pothole requests in 2023.
Crews have begun strip-patching for the season. More comprehensive than simply filling potholes, strip-patching requires specialized equipment to mill the entire width of a travel lane before laying down a new surface along an extended roadway segment. Less “seams” in the new pavement make it less susceptible to precipitation and therefore deterioration. Some areas on the east side that have been targeted this week include16th Street from Pleasant Run Parkway to Arlington Avenue.
Crews have also been engaged on other activities, including cleaning up sites of illegal dumping by Indy residents and training on milling equipment for future street maintenance operations.
Indy DPW reminds motorists to drive with caution and give crews the space they need to safely work. Drivers should watch for orange barrels and cones, slowing down through construction zones.