Public Works Department - Operations

Pothole Repair

Potholes in the pavement appear when a road surface becomes worn and has suffered the effects of weather and traffic. Potholes are created when moisture seeps into the pavement, freezing, expanding, and then thawing. This weakens the pavement. Traffic loosens the pavement even more, and it eventually crumbles and pops out. To report a pothole, call the Chesapeake Customer Contact Center at 382-CITY(2489). An investigator will evaluate the pothole and place it on a work list for repairs. Repairs can vary depending on the problem. Most often, a pothole can be repaired with a patch of asphalt. Sometime further measures are required depending on the condition of the subsurface of the road.