Potholes
 Ever
wonder how a pothole is formed and why it seems they reappear from
one year to the next?
The combination of snow, ice and rain provide ample moisture and
severe cold causes pavement cracking that allows water to seep in,
expand and displace paving material. Sunlight then creates varying
temperatures that keep the damaging freeze/thaw cycle in motion. And
finally, warmer spring weather accelerates the freeze/thaw cycle,
causing pavement to deteriorate even more quickly.
City of Novi Department of Public Works staff are working diligently
to patch these nuisances on Novi roadways. Crews are
constantly patrolling for – and repairing – potholes.
Community members and law enforcement personnel additionally share
information regarding trouble spots. It is the goal of the
Public Works Department to have reported potholes on major roadways
patched within 24 hours. Community members should note that
the City of Novi Public Works staff works in partnership with the
Road Commission for Oakland County, who is ultimately responsible
for Grand River Avenue, Novi Road, Ten Mile Road and Twelve Mile
Road. Neighborhood roadways pothole repairs are handled quite
similarly to major roadway concern, with Public Works staff
committed to patching these holes within a couple days.
To report a roadway in need of pothole repair, contact the
Department of Public Works at 248-735-5640 or
click here to
send an email.
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