It’s Pothole Season in Pittsburgh

In the city of Pittsburgh you can call 311 and report a pothole. That doesn’t mean the pothole repair /road maintenance crew will be able to get to your neighborhood immediately. It’s a year round effort in these parts. You really have to watch out for potholes when you’re driving.

Due to the freeze/thaw in our region, this is the time of year when the potholes appear and grow, endangering your tires, axles and suspension system of your car, not to mention alignment.

A particularly large one

A guy rolled down his window and said “you should turn around and take a picture of an even bigger one back there”, he pointed.

Pothole Supreme on River Ave.

S. Dallas Ave Thoughtful Neighbors’ Signage Warns of BIG Pothole

You can avoid it by seeing this eye catching sign. South Dallas Avenue Thoughtful Neighbors Warn of BIG Pothole. You could ruin a tire. Pittsburgh is noted for its potholes. You can’t always see them until you’re on top of one. Or your tire is dipping into it, jarring your ride, ruining your alignment!