An increased number of pothole repairs are typically seen in months like February, March, and
April. During these months, crews patrol arterial streets, allowing teams to catch and repair all
potholes on each street. This increases efficiency and the number of repairs teams can do.
UPLNK reports assist
the City when
identifying streets for
pothole repair in
winter months and
individual pothole
repairs during
summer months.
The size, location or
number of potholes
may require the
street to become a
priority for repairs in
order to avoid a lane
closure.
Other Considerations:
The City repairs potholes two different ways:
The City of Lincoln maintains its streets and repairs potholes all year long. Pothole
severity is connected to the repetition of freezing and thawing water. Cities like
Lincoln are more prone to potholes based on extreme weather changes.
Pothole Fact Sheet
The City has four spray injection patching trucks. A
single team member can operate a truck. This is the
City's primary tool used year-round to fill potholes
with a hot material when conditions are dry and
temperatures are above 40 degrees. This tool is
more efficient, repairs last longer, offers increased
safety for team members and is economical.
Water freezes and
expands, forcing the
cracks to expand in
the street.
The weight of vehicles
breaks the pavement
which then collapses
to form a pothole.
Pothole Procedures:
Did you
know?
The City fills an
average of 50,000
potholes per year
on more than 2,600
lane miles of
streets.
Water enters the
cracks in the street.
Water thaws, leaving
voids under the
pavement.
What causes a pothole?
When temperatures are below 40 degrees or during
times of the year where pothole repair requires
additional support, a small group of team members
fill potholes with a cold material to increase efficiency.
Gap Under Road
Arterial Streets
Residential Streets
Priority for Repairs:
Updated 2024
It costs $24 to fill a
single pothole
about the
size of a
dinner plate.
Tips for
safe
driving!
Maintain proper pressure in tires
Follow vehicles at a safe distance
Avoid driving over puddles
City Pothole Repairs Per Year
2019 2020 2021 2022
21,89541,989
83,872
54,271
Pothole Fact Sheet
Report a pothole to UPLNK.lincoln.ne.gov:
Report a pothole
to the City's non-
emergency app
at UPLNK.lincoln
.ne.gov. Take a
picture of the
pothole if it is
safe to do so.
The City reviews
pothole service
requests daily.
Requests help
identify streets
needing
immediate
attention.
City crews are
assigned street
routes to inspect
and repair all
potholes during
peak pothole
season.
City crews and
four spray
injection
patching trucks
repair the
pothole(s).
Did you
know?
The City of Lincoln spends an average of
$1 million to repair potholes every year.
When Lincoln has a mild winter, potholes
are less severe. When Lincoln has a hard
winter, potholes are more severe.
For more information, contact LTU Maintenance and Operations at 402-441-7701 or email [email protected].
If additional
repair is needed,
City crews put a
temporary patch
on the area and
flag it for future
paving repair.
*2023
33,554
*In 2023, LTU received 1,100 pothole service requests from the community. Crews
located and repaired 33,554 potholes. LTU crews continuously inspect routes.
