South Carolina Pothole Repairs Would Face 10-Day Deadline Under New Proposal
SC proposes 10-day deadline for pothole repairs
A new legislative proposal aims to hold the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to strict timelines when responding to and fixing potholes and road defects across the state. Under the proposed Pothole Accountability Act , pothole repairs would need to be completed within 10 days of being reported , or the agency would be required to publicly explain why the deadline wasn’t met. Background: Chronic Road Issues Potholes have long been a persistent headache for South Carolina drivers. Years of deferred maintenance , coupled with winter weather and heavy traffic, have contributed to widespread pavement damage on urban and rural roads alike. In recent years, SCDOT has undertaken initiatives like its annual Pothole Blitz to address these issues and encourage public reporting of road defects. While maintenance work continues year-round, repair times vary widely depending on available crews and funding. Currently, there is no statewide mandate requiring potholes to be fixed withi…
