Toms River Crews Filling Potholes As Weather Warms

TOMS RIVER, NJ — If you've been vexed by the bumps and bangs as you drive along some of Toms River's roads, the township's public works crews are trying to smoothe things over.

Crews have filled 202 potholes since January on days where the weather has cooperated, Toms River officials said. The warming weather means asphalt plants with hot patch have reopened, and that will mean more and speedier work, they said.

"The winter always takes a serious toll on our roadways," said Lou Amoruso, director of public works. "Our crews have and will be assessing pothole damage all over the town and will make necessary repairs so that our residents and visitors enjoy safe passage."

"We ask that our residents help us in the effort to fill dangerous potholes, by calling the Department of Public Works at 732-255-1000, ext. 8140, to report a pothole," Amoruso said.

In 2017, the Department of Public Works repaired nearly 1,400 potholes.

Some potholes are on state- or county-maintained roads. If you have complaints about potholes on Route 70, Route 37, Route 35 or Route 9, those should be reported to the state. Click here for the state pothole complaint form. Potholes on Ocean County roads can be reported by calling 732-929-2133

Photo by Stacy Proebstle, Toms River Township public information officer