There are 5 article(s) tagged potholes:

• March 2026

  • New approach to tidier Memphis interstates starts rolling

    The state has a five-year $60 million contract with a Pennsylvania company to maintain the city’s interstate system, including fixing potholes and removing snow and ice. 

    By Bill Dries 3 hours ago

• October 2025

  • Memphis’ pothole problem is jarring. But leaders have a plan to smooth the faults in asphalt.

    Director of Development and Infrastructure John Zeanah and Public Works Director Scott Morgan hatch a schedule to patch teeth-rattling roadways and clean stormwater inlets.

    By Samuel Hardiman October 20, 2025

• September 2025

  • Ask the Memphian: Why are there so many potholes on area roads?

    Everyone hates potholes. Here’s what they are and what you can do if you spot — or hit — one.

    By Jody Callahan September 30, 2025

• January 2023

  • Van with AI, laser imaging to scan Memphis streets for potholes

    The effort will comprehensively map the condition of all 6,714 lane miles of Memphis’ streets.

    By Bill Dries January 17, 2023

• February 2021

  • Melting ice, snow reveal fresh crop of potholes

    Potholes are popping up in the aftermath of last week’s ice and snow, but the City of Memphis has a plan in place to handle them. 

    By Bill Dries February 22, 2021