Newnan Public Works crews are making both temporary and permanent patches to potholes in streets all over the City of Newnan. The city is asking for public input to get a handle on potholes. The City's goal is to patch potholes within 72 hours of learning about them.

Public Works Director Michael Klahr has launched a "Pothole Patrol" to expedite filling of potholes. Dedicated crews from the Street Department have made major progress in filling potholes from regular patrols of major streets.

“We may not be as aware of potholes on some of our minor, less travelled streets as residents living on these streets may be”, Klahr said.

Klahr is inviting the public to call Public Works at 770-253-1823 to report a pothole problem, or email a complaint to  mklahr@cityofnewnan.org  

A pothole occurs when fatigue cracks form in the asphalt surface of a road, allowing moisture to penetrate the surface and soften the pavement. During cold weather, particularly during periods of freezing temperatures, the water in the pavement expands, breaking up the pavement below the surface. When the water thaws and is forced out, a void is left in the pavement allowing even more moisture to penetrate and the cycle continues. Eventually, the weakened asphalt begins to break up. As traffic travels over the weakened area, pieces of the asphalt are kicked out leaving a hole.

Since early May, following the launch of the “Pothole Patrol”, the dedicated crew has filled more than 208 potholes on 114 streets.

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