Overview
- Forecasters expect daytime highs to reach the 40s and near 50 later this week, with overnight freezes setting up a potent freeze–thaw cycle that breeds potholes.
- Wayne County, Oakland County and Detroit have crews patrolling daily, using cold patch now and waiting for dry pavement to make permanent repairs, including along corridors like Six Mile and Woodward.
- Detroit DPW says potholes reported through the Improve Detroit app are typically repaired within three days when weather allows.
- Officials urge residents to report hazards through Improve Detroit, Oakland County’s online portal, or Wayne County’s 1-888-ROAD CREW hotline, and to slow down near work zones.
- Drivers report damage from the early potholes, and wheel shops such as Wheel Repair Specialist in Ferndale are already seeing increased demand for tire and rim repairs.