Flynn on pothole blitz and resurfacing funding
Flynn recounts the historic winter's impact on roadways, DOT's aggressive pothole blitz, and $10M in baseline resurfacing plus $3M for emergency response efforts.
On resurfacing and potholes, this past winter was unlike any other in recent memory, with the city seeing historic snowfall and record freezing temperatures.
In return, New York City faced severe roadway conditions caused by repeat freeze-thaw cycles that created an extraordinary number of potholes.
across the five boroughs.
In response, DOT launched an aggressive citywide pothole blitz, deploying crews around the clock to repair streets, restore safe driving conditions, and respond quickly to communities impacted by deteriorating roadways.
To cover baseline resurfacing needs, this budget adds $10 million starting in FY26 and the addition of nearly $3 million in FY26 to support critical emergency response efforts, covering the substantial costs
associated with mobilizing the additional personnel, equipment, materials, and roadway repair operations that were necessary to address that surge in potholes.
Thanks to the hard work of our DOT crews, thousands of potholes were repaired across major corridors and neighborhood streets alike,
helping to improve safety, reduce damage to vehicles, and keep New Yorkers moving during one of the most challenging winter road seasons we've seen in recent years.