City Launches Pothole Blitz Reporting Campaign
Owensboro residents can now report potholes by phone, online, or email as the city prepares for repairs later this month.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Safety
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The Owensboro Public Works Department launched its Pothole Blitz campaign on November 2, 2026, giving residents a two-week window through November 13 to report potholes. Street Department crews will repair reported potholes from November 16 through November 27.
Why it matters
Reporting potholes early helps the city identify problem areas so repairs can be completed as quickly as possible. Hot asphalt mix becomes harder to obtain as temperatures drop, making timely reports especially important this season.
The campaign runs on a fixed two-week schedule, with reports accepted by phone at 270-687-4444, online at owensboro.org/cityaction, or by email at cityaction@owensboro.org. The number of potholes reported and repaired has not yet been disclosed.
The players
Owensboro Public Works Department
The municipal department responsible for maintaining city streets and running the Pothole Blitz campaign in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Owensboro Street Department
The city crew division that performs pothole repairs on Owensboro streets during the scheduled repair window.
The details
Residents should include the street address or nearest intersection in each report. Potholes on state or county roads will be forwarded to the appropriate agencies rather than handled by city crews.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: Pothole Blitz campaign launches.
November 2-13, 2026: Two-week pothole reporting period.
November 16-27, 2026: Street Department crews repair reported potholes.
Seasonal Patterns
Hot asphalt mix becomes harder to obtain as temperatures drop, so cities like Owensboro typically compress pothole repair into the weeks before cold weather limits paving. This timing reflects a recurring cold-weather constraint on municipal road maintenance rather than a one-time event.
Report potholes by calling 270-687-4444, submitting an online form at owensboro.org/cityaction, or emailing cityaction@owensboro.org before November 13. Include the street address or nearest intersection so crews can locate the hazard quickly.
The takeaway
Reporting a pothole takes only a few minutes and gives crews the location they need before cold weather limits repairs. Submitting an address or nearest intersection with each report speeds up the work.
What happens next
Street Department crews are scheduled to begin repairing reported potholes on November 16, 2026, and continue through November 27, 2026.
Further reading
For more on road hazards and public safety in the area, explore Safety coverage.
More information
Report a pothole through the City of Owensboro pothole reporting portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 14news.
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