Pothole crews work year-round, and they have their work cut out for them. Weather and road conditions, the availability of material, topography, and workload contribute to how fast (and how well) a pothole can be fixed. The Department of Public Works has said that its goal is to resolve pothole complaints within four days.

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*Workdays exclude weekends and holidays.

Source: Pittsburgh’s 311 Call Center, Pittsburgh Planning Office