Regional pothole repairs ramping up post-winter/storms
Key Questions
When are pothole repairs scheduled in Worcester?
Worcester DPW is conducting citywide pothole patching through April 1, with active patching crews reported. Open bids for street resurfacing are due April 3, 2026.
What is Springfield doing to address potholes and road repairs?
Springfield DPW is accelerating repairs amid a surge in 311 hot patch requests. They are also using $5M in Chapter 90 funds for paving, pending council acceptance vote on April 7.
When will paving resume at Holyoke Mall?
Paving at Holyoke Mall resumes on April 13 after a weather-related pause in March. The project involves road closures and specialized equipment.
Worcester DPW citywide through Apr 1 (patching crews active per T&G; open bids for street resurfacing due 4/3/26); Springfield DPW accelerating repairs/311 hot patch surge + $5M Chapter 90 funds for paving (council acceptance vote Apr 7); Holyoke Mall paving resumes Apr 13 (weather-paused March, closures/equipment); Shrewsbury St shop owner claims $8800 damages vs DPW. Central/western MA; execution/liability risks; Lanesborough DPW budget review echoes winter road/salt pressures.