This particularly snowy, icy winter season has spawned an uptick in the number of potholes affecting municipal roadways. In response, the Cherry Hill Township Department of Public Works has launched an aggressive campaign to identify and repair the affected areas.
Beginning this week, three public work crews have been assigned to seek out and fix these potholes, caused by the repeated freezing and thawing of road surfaces in the past two months. Each crew has been assigned a service area, and will spend the coming days, weather permitting, touring every inch of nearly 260 miles of roadway maintained by Cherry Hill.
In light of this daunting task, Mayor Chuck Cahn and Public Works Director Steve Musilli are asking for the community’s help. Residents who see a potential problem spot should contact DPW immediately by calling (856) 424–4422.
Additionally, potholes can be reported 24 hours a day through the Report a Pothole link on the township website. Potholes reported on state and county-owned roads will be routed to the proper authorities.
This expanded pothole response team will remain in effect for as long as needed or until the volume of calls has diminished and crews cease to spot problem areas through the course of their shifts.
This cooperative effort will allow us to remain proactive in keeping our roadways safe as we emerge from this historic winter and look toward spring.
