D.C. has 22 percent fewer potholes this winter thanks to warmer weather.
The District Department of Transportation received only an average of 5.8 daily repair requests between October and February, compared with 7.6 daily requests last winter, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic.
The District repaired more than 5,000 potholes last winter. In 2010, which included the infamous Snowmaggedon, the District repaired 7,690 potholes.
Even though there are fewer potholes this year, AAA Mid-Atlantic’s John Townsend warned drivers to be cautious, since potholes can cause major damage to tires, wheels and shock absorbers.
DDOT usually begins repairing winter potholes in mid-March.
