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Mar 18, 2021

Will DDOT Repave A Street, Sidewalk, Or Alley Near You In 2021? Find Out On This Map.

About 85 miles of roads, 29 miles of sidewalks and 109 alleys are on the docket in 2021.

Jan 29, 2019

Requests For Pothole Repairs Are Double Their Normal Amount

“That’s what happens when you have the kind of freeze thaw cycles that we have experienced.”

Apr 01, 2016

D.C.’s Potholepalooza Campaign Kicked Off Today

This year, we’re getting techie with it.

Feb 16, 2016

The District Could See A Record Number Of Potholes This Year

A mix of snow, rain, and unseasonably high temperatures could cause more potholes than ever.

Jul 07, 2014

Transportation Committee Will Hold Hearing On Condition Of D.C. Streets, Potholes

“It doesn’t reflect on a city that believes it’s really on top of its public space.”

Apr 18, 2014

This Is How Many Potholes DDOT Has Filled So Far This Year

So far this year, DDOT crews have filled more than 34,000 potholes in the District.

Apr 08, 2014

Potholepalooza (Finally) Kicks Off Tomorrow

Finally.

Feb 26, 2014

Reminder: Potholepalooza Kicks Off On March 20

You can report potholes to DDOT through a number of ways, including phone, email, Facebook, Twitter, and a smartphone app.

Feb 12, 2014

D.C. Has Filled More Than 5,700 Potholes This Year

And with Potholepalooza coming up next month, many more are expected to be filled soon.

Jul 30, 2013

Almost All D.C. Roads a Mess? Not So Fast.

An analysis of the Federal Highway Administration’s most recent data by USA Today and transportation organization TRIP found that the over 96 percent of D.C.’s roads are in poor condition.

 
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