Potholes: Where are They in Windsor Locks?

Despite the fact that we had a virtually snow-free winter, the town's streets have still taken a beating over the winter and with spring comes pothole season.

Potholes appear when the pavement cracks, moisture builds up in the crack and then freezes and thaws. It's a problem that the town really can't avoid.

Potholes can be a yearlong problem but are especially noticeable in the spring after streets are plowed and sanded over the winter. While the areas for the most part escaped severe winter weather, there still are sections of roads that look like they've been chewed up and are in need of repair.

Do you have bad potholes in your neighborhood? Post the locations here and if you can, snap a picture and upload it here too (but be safe while taking pictures!). Public Works can't fix what they aren't aware of, so a running list of potholes can help them locate problem spots.

To add a new marker to the map:

Click the “Add” button near the top right corner of the page.

1. In the dialog box that appears, enter a name for the marker (for example: Cracked, Uneven Road).

2. Enter a street address as the location of the problem or click on the blue text that says, “Click on a map location,” then click on the desired area.

3. Enter a description of the issue. Please indicate the type of road problem you're helping to identify.

The process is relatively quick and easy. Placing the first marker on the map, noting a spot of cracked, uneven pavement on Suffield Street, took this writer about two minutes from start to finish.

To contact the Windsor Locks Department of Public Works and report serious problems with the physical condition of roads call (860) 627-1405 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.