LA Sees Surge in Pothole Repairs After Storms

City crews have filled nearly 10,000 potholes since recent record-breaking winter weather, but broader resurfacing projects remain paused.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Los Angeles has seen a surge in pothole repairs following a series of record-breaking winter storms, with city crews addressing nearly 10,000 potholes citywide since the storms began several months ago. However, broader street resurfacing projects have been paused, leaving some residents and business owners frustrated by the lingering impact of the heavy rain.

Why it matters

Potholes can cause significant damage to vehicles and pose safety risks to drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. The pause in larger resurfacing projects highlights the ongoing challenges cities face in maintaining aging infrastructure, especially in the wake of extreme weather events.

The details

According to city officials, crews have addressed nearly 300 tree-related incidents and repaired almost 300 potholes just this week. However, the head of the Bureau of Street Services confirmed that no city streets have been repaved or resurfaced since last summer. Los Angeles has approximately 23,000 lane miles of streets, and the bureau says it plans to pave 60 lane miles in the last quarter of the fiscal year.

  • The storms began several months ago.
  • Since the storms began, nearly 10,000 potholes have been repaired citywide.
  • This week alone, crews addressed nearly 300 tree-related incidents and repaired almost 300 potholes.

The players

Karen Bass

The mayor of Los Angeles, who highlighted the city's response to the pothole repairs and even picked up a shovel to fill a pothole herself.

Keith Mozee

The general manager of the Bureau of Street Services, who confirmed that no city streets have been repaved or resurfaced since last summer.

Antonio Valencia Medina

The owner of Anthony's Tires in Sun Valley, whose shop has been busy repairing vehicles damaged after drivers hit potholes during the recent storms.

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What they’re saying

“Potholes is the number one problem for them and number one for making money for me.”

— Antonio Valencia Medina, Owner, Anthony's Tires (nbclosangeles.com)

“That is correct.”

— Keith Mozee, General Manager, Bureau of Street Services (nbclosangeles.com)

What’s next

In the last quarter of this fiscal year, the Bureau of Street Services plans to pave 60 lane miles of streets in Los Angeles.

The takeaway

The surge in pothole repairs following the recent storms highlights the ongoing challenges cities face in maintaining aging infrastructure, especially in the wake of extreme weather events. While the city has made progress in addressing immediate issues, the pause in larger resurfacing projects suggests more comprehensive solutions are needed to prevent recurring damage and ensure the safety of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.