potholes

Every winter Indianapolis roadways take a beating, and the Department of Public Works is tasked to repair hundreds of thousands of potholes. Director Brandon Herget talks about this year's pothole season, why Indianapolis gets hit so hard and what it's doing.

Crews with the Indianapolis Department of Public Works have responded to nearly 13,000 fewer service requests this year compared to this same time in 2022.

A week of dry weather allowed crews to fill 40,000 additional holes for a total of about 65,000 holes filled this season.

The weather is increasing potholes across Indianapolis as the city steps up efforts to fix roadways.

Crews are back on city streets – this time fixing potholes popping up due to the fluctuating temperatures.

Two new infrared asphalt heaters are able to raise the temperature of the pavement so that crews can re-compact and smooth out roads.

Potholes are a major concern each winter. Indianapolis filled hundreds of thousands last year. WFYI's Taylor Bennet speaks with the Department of Public Works Dan Parker about conditions this year.

Indianapolis has a plan to invest $400 million into infrastructure over the next four years, but it's not enough. Officials say the fundamental problem is how they get funding from the state.

The problematic stretch of highway extends between mile markers 219 in Pendleton and 234 in Daleville.

This year's program is part of a larger $131 million commitment for stormwater improvements, to be used over the next four years.