Current and Future Best Practices for Pothole Repair in Illinois

Hajj, Ramez; Lu, Yujia

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Title

Current and Future Best Practices for Pothole Repair in Illinois

Author(s)

• Hajj, Ramez
• Lu, Yujia

Issue Date

2021-02

Keyword(s)

• Potholes
• Maintenance
• Pothole Repair
• Cold Mix
• Hot-Mix Asphalt

Abstract

This report presents a review of flexible pavement pothole-patching materials, equipment, and techniques within Illinois Department of Transportation as well as other transportation agencies in the United States. The research team conducted a literature review to examine recent studies and available state department of transportation guidance on pothole patching. Overall, this review revealed a lack of recent studies on this topic, and a greater need for them. The review also revealed that most states do not have centralized guidance for pothole repair best practices. The researchers also met with all nine Illinois Department of Transportation districts to determine their current state of practice for pothole patching. The meetings revealed a wide range of materials and techniques in use among the nine districts as well as areas where improvements can be made. The final chapter of this report includes overall recommendations for improvement.

Publisher

Illinois Center for Transportation/Illinois Department of Transportation

Series/Report Name or Number

FHWA-ICT-21-003

ISSN

0197-9191

Type of Resource

text

Language

en

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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/109299

DOI

https://doi.org/10.36501/0197-9191/21-003

Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)

IDOT-R27-SP44

Copyright and License Information

No restrictions. This document is available through the National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA 22161.

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