Problematic potholes in your neighborhood? It’s the perfect time of year to tell ACHD
If winter has the roads in your neighborhood looking a little rough, the Ada County Highway District wants you to let them know.
ACHD encourages people who notice problematic potholes to inform its office during the aptly named “Pothole Days.” The push for submissions runs from Tuesday, April 2, through Thursday, April 4.
“We’re out there on the roads, but we still need help from the community on this,” said Natalie Shaver, public information specialist for ACHD. “If it’s on your road, you’re probably going to know about it before we do, so we need help from you on that.”
Take a picture of the pothole (or for that matter, any other road problem) and then visit ACHD’s website. Click the “Contact Us” tab. There is a form that allows you to upload your photo and share its location and any additional details.
ACHD crews will use those reports to find and repair potholes around the county. Typically, crews respond within 24 hours. ACHD officials couldn’t provide the exact number of reports they get on a typical day but said that there is a higher number of reports during Pothole Days, which can lead to a slower response time.
While there is an emphasis on reporting problems during Pothole Days, people can let ACHD know of potholes at any point in the year. Pothole Days, which started in 2013, is typically in April because it is when winter operations officially come to an end. The weather is typically better and dryer, conditions required for repairing potholes.
It is also easier to get the right kind of mix to put on the roads at this point in the year. The “cold mix” that can be used in the winter isn’t as good as the “hot mix” that can be used now, Shaver said.
ACHD manages most of the roads in Ada County, which means the agency handles everything from potholes to signal malfunctions. It is governed by the Ada County Highway District commissioners, a group of five elected officials. AHCD doesn’t manage private or state roads.
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