Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) crews are working around the clock repairing potholes along interstates and state routes caused by last month’s record winter storm which dumped more snow in 24 hours than we normally see in an entire winter. The statewide effort is using all available resources, including contract crews, to repair the damaged areas as quickly as possible. TDOT has patched 50% more in January 2024 than in January 2022 & 2023.
In our area, Region 2, over 469,000 pounds of hot mix and cold patch have been used. Statewide, TDOT crews have used over 5.4 million pounds of hot mix and cold patch
As weather permits, TDOT will continue repairing the roads over the coming days and weeks. More permanent repairs will be made in spring and early summer when asphalt plants are regularly producing hot mix. Full-scale paving may be necessary in some locations.
Drivers should be prepared for short-term traffic delays during these pothole repair operations and please be patient, slow down, move over and watch out for TDOT crews.
Drivers can report potholes by calling the TDOTFIX Hotline at 833-TDOTFIX or by submitting an online maintenance request form.