As Weather Warms, Residents are Encouraged to Report Potholes

As the weather warms, potholes will become more apparent citywide, and Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa is encouraging residents to take action by reporting any potholes they see in their neighborhoods.

“Potholes are popping up throughout my district and around the city. The Department of Public Works tries to address potholes as quickly as possible, but the first step in the process is identifying problem areas. Should you see a pothole on your block, in your neighborhood, or along your traffic route, please take a moment to report it so it can be patched in a timely manner,” said Ald. Zamarripa.

Residents can report potholes to the Department of Public Works in several ways.

– Call the City Unified Call Center at 414-286-CITY (2489).

– Submit an online service request.

– Submit a service request via the MKE Mobile Action, available for download in the Google Play Store on Android devices and in the App Store on Apple devices.

– District 8 residents can contact Ald. Zamarripa’s office at (414) 286-3533 or Jocasta@milwaukee.gov.

Per the Department of Public Works, the current average response time to a resident request is approximately seven days. There have been more than 5,000 pothole requests submitted so far this year, an increase in typical year-to-date numbers.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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