Where are the Worst Potholes in East Greenwich?

Pictured here is a yawning pothole right at the intersection of Green Bush Road and Division Street in East Greenwich.

It’s just one of dozens of potholes appearing across town as one of the hardest, snowiest, and coldest winters finally comes to an end. And it has wreaked havoc on many wheels and tires, especially in particular trouble spots like Division Street and Division Road. Last week, five people filed police reports indicating that they suffered damage after driving into a crater on the crumbling main road that links East Greenwich to the Route 4 and Interstate 95.

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As far as the town goes, the Public Works Department is busy filling potholes on town roads as complaints come in addition to when crews spot them while out on the road. The problem is that potholes can open up overnight as the ground thaws and water moves underground. And crews have to use cold patch asphalt this time of year, which tends to pop back out during freeze/thaw cycles.

Adding to East Greenwich’s unique pothole problem is that many of the worst roads are state roads, like Division Road, Main Street and Post Road. The state is responsible for maintaining those roads, not the town, so there may be some misplaced frustration out there as drivers wonder why the town hasn’t patched up a particular spot.

The state will reimburse drivers up to $300 for pothole damage. To file a claim, the state Department of Transportation requires the resident file a local police report and send a letter to the DOT within seven days stating the time, date and location of the pothole.

You can find out more at: dot.ri.gov/faq/claiminfo.asp.

To report a pothole to the state DOT, call 401-222-2378.

Where are the worst potholes that you’ve encountered?