See a Pothole: Report a Pothole in Tiverton and Little Compton

In the wake of the brutal winter weather in the region, tire-hungry potholes are proliferating and pockmarking roadways as quickly as crews repair them.

Local and state crews have been out in recent weeks fixing potholes.

DID YOU KNOW: Rhode Island has a law that reimburses drivers up to $300 for hitting a pothole. Drivers must make the claim within seven days of coming into contact with the pothole. For more information on how to make a claim, visit the RIDOT website.

How to report a pothole:

• To report potholes on local roads in Tiverton, call the town’s Public Works Department at 401-625-6760.
• To report potholes on local roads in Little Compton, call the town’s Public Works Department at (401) 635–8384.
• To report potholes on state roads, call RIDOT at (401) 222-2450, or email RIDOT at dot.customerservice@dot.ri.gov.

Don’t know if the pothole is on a local or state road? Click here.

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.

Why Do They Call Them Potholes?

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