Following last week’s winter storm, the roads across interstates and state routes have been riddled with potholes. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has initiated a statewide effort, utilizing all available resources, to swiftly repair the damaged areas. During the prolonged weather event, TDOT crews worked tirelessly around the clock for several days, clearing state routes and aiding motorists.
The preliminary statistics from TDOT’s efforts include 105,500 staff hours, 88,500 tons of salt, 1,500,000 tons of brine, 884,200 miles driven, and 1,902 incidents managed with motorists assisted and 892 vehicles. These numbers are expected to slightly increase at the final count.
Multiple crews will be dedicated to patching potholes over the coming days and weeks, with cold mix asphalt currently being utilized for repairs. More permanent fixes are scheduled for spring and early summer when asphalt plants are producing hot mix.