See a Pothole in Newtown? Report It

We asked our readers this morning where the worst potholes in Newtown are.

While some residents found that the roads were up to standard, readers helped us identify roads with potholes.

Here’s the responses we got, join in the conversation and give us your input.

Residents reported potholes on Hanover Road, Key Rock Road, Huntingtown Road, Hattertown Road and Longview Heights to name a few.

Potholes result as water from snow and rain seeps into small cracks in the roadway surface, according to state highway officials. As temperatures drop, the water freezes and expands, making the cracks larger until potholes form. Heavy traffic, pavement age, vehicle weights, and snow and ice operations contribute to the problem.

To report a pothole in Newtown, call the Newtown Department of Public Works at (203) 270-4300 or fill out a request of service online.

To report a pothole on a state road, use the CT Department of Transportation’s online contact us form.

A claim for damages caused by a defective condition (e.g., a pothole, ice, etc.) on a state highway, bridge or sidewalk is governed by the provisions of Section 13a-144 of the Connecticut General Statutes. Claims will only be processed if received within 90 days of the incident.

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