Providence to repair seasonal potholes

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Providence Mayor David Cicilline is working to improve driving conditions in the capital city .

The mayor launched a new program on Monday that works to repair potholes within 2-business days.

Providence residents are encouraged to call the Office of Neighborhood Services to report any potholes that need to be patched.

The city says it will be adding Parks Department vehicles to the fleet of Department of Public Works trucks to ensure eight fulltime crews are filling the potholes.

In a statement, Cicilline said, “As we intensify our response to the current pothole problem, we will continue to move ahead with our systematic, needs-based repaving program to improve our roads."

To contact the Office of Neighborhood Services, call (401) 421-2489.