Politics & Government

Crews Tackle Potholes in Montgomery County

Residents can report potholes to city and county crews; they are usually patched in 24 hours. Or add your pothole story in comments below.

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As spring approaches, the first thing to sprout is a crop of potholes. Montgomery County workers have tackled about 2,000 potholes in the county so far.

Residents can call the county’s 311 line to report a pothole and highway service crews typically patch them within 24 hours, reports Montgomery Community Media.

Find out what's happening in Takoma Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

If the road is a numbered route, contact the Maryland State Highway at 301-513-7300.

For potholes in Gaithersburg contact public works send an email to publicworks@gaithersburgmd.gov.

Find out what's happening in Takoma Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Rockville residents can report potholes by calling 240.314.8570.

Recently, we asked readers on the Rockville Patch Facebook page to tell us where the worst potholes in the area are. Here’s what some of them had to say:

  • Rockville
    • On Veirs Mill Rd. leaving the Twinbrook Shopping Center
  • Silver Spring
    • Peach Orchard Rd.

Do you agree? Tell us in the comments where you think the worst potholes in Rockville are.

Or post a photo of your axle-breaking pothole on our Facebook page.

»Photo courtesy of Montgomery Community Media

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