The spring season has arrived in Colorado Springs, and more than green grass and flowers will begin to pop up as the sun comes out as the snow melts away — so will potholes. 

Potholes form when moisture seeps into a small crack in the pavement, freezes and expands — causing the asphalt to crack further. As temperatures warm and ice melts, the pavement will shrink back down and a pothole is left behind.

In the past six weeks, the city of Colorado Springs has received reports of more than 800 potholes that need to be filled and has filled more than 12,000 potholes, according to the city of Colorado Springs.

Since the beginning of 2024, 1,141 potholes have been reported and 16,301 potholes have been filled, the city states. 

Looking at the interactive pothole website run by the city, active pothole reports are spread throughout the city with no single neighborhood or sections of streets spared.

Those logged into their free accounts with GoCOS can see the status of pothole reports.

Reporting a pothole in Colorado Springs

Potholes are filled by the city’s Public Works Operations & Maintenance Division. If you see a pothole on a city roadway, you can report it by submitting the, “Report a Pothole,” form online. Community members can also call 719-385-7623.

Reporting a pothole in El Paso County

Looking at pothole repairs throughout greater El Paso County, requests can be made by the public to the El Paso County Department of Public Works Highway Division. Community members can make a report through Citizen Connect, or by downloading the Citizen Connect app.

More coverage on regional potholes is available from Gazette news partner KOAA.