HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – With warmer temperatures thawing out multiple inches of ice that was covering roads after the winter storm, potholes are quickly popping up throughout Hopkinsville. There are multiple ways to report these roadways hazards, with local crews standing by for repairs.
“Recent ice, frigid temperatures, and repeated freeze–thaw cycles have caused an increase in potholes throughout the area,” said Hopkinsville Public Works Director Mike Perry. “While potholes most commonly occur on higher-traffic roads, they can develop on any street, including roads that have been recently resurfaced.”
For context, potholes are formed when rain and moisture seeps into cracks in the pavement, pushing up the pavement as it freezes. With temperatures rising and falling throughout, the constant freezing and thawing causes areas of the road to collapse, creating potholes.
Perry told Christian County Now that in most cases, his crews are typically able to repair potholes within a couple of days after it is reported. However, public works is only responsible for city roads. State routes are designated by a highway number, and roads outside of the city limits are designated to country road crews.
How to report a pothole
Here’s how to report an issue on the roadway.
- Report a pothole through the Hoptown311 app.
- Contact Hopkinsville Public Works at 270-890-0600, or report through the city website www.hopkinsvilleky.us under ‘report a concern’.
- Contact the Christian County Road Department at (270) 887-4122 for county-maintained roads.
- Contact State Highway Department at (270) 885-3388 for state-maintained roads or report a pothole on the KYTC website.
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