Data shows increase in pothole reports as crews continue work on repairs across the Hudson Valley
Numbers from the New York State Department of Transportation shows calls to the pothole hotline in the Hudson Valley region have also increased.
This is a pothole season to remember, according to a Westchester County man who specializes in repairing car wheels.
Derick Robinson is also known as "the wheel doctor." It's also the name of his shop in Yonkers. He says he stays busy, especially this year.
"In the wheel repair industry, I'm known as the magician. However, this year, from the extent of damage on the roads, the wheels that are coming in are damaged. I have to exercise an extreme amount of patience because it's going to take so much longer to repair the wheel," says Robinson.
Data from around cities and towns in Westchester County shows reports and repairs of potholes are up compared to last year.
"Everywhere I go around here, there's usually potholes," said Westchester County resident Mr. Baldwin.
Numbers from the New York State Department of Transportation also show calls to the pothole hotline in the Hudson Valley region have increased.
Between Jan. 1 and March 19, 2025, it received about 329 pothole calls. During that same time frame this year, that number went up to 474.
Officials around the Hudson Valley told News 12 that the rough and cold winter has really taken a toll on the roads. Crews all over say they're continuing to work on fixing these potholes.
Officials with NYSDOT sent News 12 the following statement:
"Department of Transportation maintenance crews are working around the clock to repair potholes on state highways across the Hudson Valley. This year's intense winter weather has seen an increased number of potholes, and our crews have stepped up to respond, deploying almost 10,000 tons of patch in the Region to keep our roads safe. Motorists can help, and we urge anyone to report potholes on state-owned highways by calling 1-800-POTHOLE (1-800-768-4653)."
