Township DPW keeps an eye on pothole proliferation; asks for community’s help

 

Yet another winter season is upon us, and as bands of snow circulate past the region, an uptick in the number of potholes on municipal roadways is inevitable.

 

In an attempt to proactively attack this problem, Mayor Bernie Platt and the Department of Public Works (DPW) are reminding residents of the Township’s year-round pothole patching program.

 

DPW has a dedicated crew assigned to seeking out and responding to reports of these craters on municipal roads. But with more than 226 miles of local roadway under the Township’s jurisdiction, Mayor Platt is again asking residents for their assistance. Last year, the Township expended more than 100 tons of material on this massive undertaking, repairing more than 2,000 potholes.

 

“To keep our roads smooth and safe, this must be a community effort,” Platt said. “Residents should keep their eyes on the road and be on the lookout for these destructive craters, as well as patches of deteriorating asphalt poised to become problematic.”

 

Residents who see or hit such a problem should contact DPW immediately, and we’ve instituted a number of ways to do so. If the problem spot is located on a State- or County-owned roadway, Township staff can facilitate that report, as well.

 

This cooperative effort will allow us to remain proactive in keeping our roadways safe as we navigate another snowy season in 2011. 

To report a pothole:

 

Call Cherry Hill's Department of Public Works: (856) 424-4422

 

OR

 

Visit us online 24 hours a day/7 days a week:
Click on the Direct Connect form, select “Pothole,” and enter the spot’s location

 

For additional assistance, call the Mayor’s Office at (856) 488-7878.