NY Sen. David Carlucci has encouraged Rockland residents to report potholes to the NY Department of Transportation at 1.800.Pothole.

One common complaint heard by many Sloatsburgers is the condition of local roads. The winter weather and recent sewer work has created perfect conditions for asphalt upheaval. Rt. 17 in front of the Sloatsburg Library is especially treacherous, with potholes near large enough to sink a tire.

Pothole along Seven Lakes Drive in Sloatsburg that nearly stops cars in their tracks, which was recently partially filled.

The NY Department of Transportation has jurisdiction and responsibility to maintain both Rt. 17 as well as Seven Lakes Drive, which has experienced extreme deterioration on a stretch of road under the Thruway under/overpass.

Monday morning saw crews from the Suffern Department of Public Works banging away at potholes at the corner of Washington and Lafayette. So, Sloatsburg’s pothole lament is no solo song. Throughout Rockland County weary travelers have been complaining about potholes, especially after snow and ice melts to reveal salted road in various states of breakdown.

NY State Senator David Carlucci, D-New City, has heard the cry. “My office has received a large increase of pothole complaints in the past few days due to the warming weather,” Carlucci posted on Facebook Monday, February 24. “I have been in constant contact with the New York State Department of Transportation and they have assured me crews are working around the clock to address all potholes on the New York State Thruway as soon as possible.”

Carlucci urged residents to document and report potholes. Did you know that the NY DOT even has a 1-800 pothole number? Now call, often: Pothole toll-free hot line — 1.800.POTHOLE (1.800.768.4653).

Remember — squeaky wheel.