Pothole Season Returns: How To Report Them in the Evansville Area

Noticing a lot of potholes while you are driving on the roadways? Now is the time to report them so they don't become more of an issue for your commute.

It's no secret that this time of year, potholes are showing their ugly faces on roadways all over the Evansville area. We've all been on roads here in the area where we would have to swerve just to make sure we don't hit potholes. These holes in the road form during winter and early spring due to the temperature changing like crazy. For those who don't know, potholes form when snow and ice melt and seep through the road. Then, when the temperature drops again, the water in the ground begins to freeze. Once that happens, it begins to expand and causes the road to start cracking, thus leading to those dreaded potholes that we all do our best to try to avoid on the road.

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As you know, hitting a pothole can cause a lot of damage and incur hefty repair costs. Hitting a pothole can pop your tire, damage your wheel and rims, throw off your alignment, ruin the engine or exhaust system, and ruin your vehicle's shocks and struts. None of that is anything you want to have to repair. To give you an idea of how much repairs from potholes will cost you, QuoteWizard.com reports that the average repair bill for pothole accidents is around $306. That's a good chunk of change! That being said, if you want to help reduce the number of potholes you run into on your commute, the best thing that you can do(other than avoid hitting them) is to report them.

How to Report Potholes in the Evansville Area

Of course, not every road is owned by the city. Some belong to the county, and others belong to the state. So, that becomes a factor in how you should report a pothole. Potholes in Evansville can be reported by emailing potholes@evansville.in.gov, using the 311 submission form (or calling 311), or contacting the Street Maintenance Department at 812-435-6000. For county roads, contact the Vanderburgh County Highway Department at 812-867-9016.

How To Report Potholes on State Roads

. According to INDOT:

To report a pothole 24/7 on an interstate highway, U.S. highway, or state road, please refer to the INDOT map and visit www.indot4u.com to report the pothole. You can also call 855-INDOT4U (463-6848). For potholes on city streets or county roads, please contact the proper city or county maintenance department.

When reporting a pothole, please provide the following information:

-The name of the county.

-The state road number.

-The mile marker or nearest cross road.

-The direction of travel and which lane the pothole is located.

You can report potholes to the Kentucky Department of Transportation by clicking HERE or by calling 1 (800) PATCH-IT.

How to Report Potholes Outside of Evansville

Again, depending on which type of road you are on, you will want to either contact the state, county, or city. For example, if you live in Warrick County and find a pothole on a county road, contact the Warrick County Highway Department (812-897-6190). If it's a city street, then you will need to contact the respective town's public works or street department. When reporting these potholes, you'll want to provide the county name, state road number, mile marker/nearest crossroad, and direction of travel.