Triad Drivers Raise Concerns Over Growing Potholes

Pothole season hits North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region after recent winter storms and warm weather.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Drivers in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina are reporting an increase in potholes on local roads, with some concerned about potential damage to their vehicles. City and state officials say they have crews actively working to patch potholes, which typically form when water seeps into pavement cracks, freezes, and then expands during the winter before the pavement breaks apart in warmer weather.

Why it matters

Potholes pose a safety risk to drivers and can cause costly damage to vehicles. The Piedmont Triad region has seen an influx of potholes following recent winter storms and temperature changes, prompting concerns from residents about the state of local infrastructure.

The details

Drivers in the Piedmont Triad area, including Jamestown resident Phil Mikles, have noticed an increase in potholes, cracks, and bumps on the roads over the past few weeks. Mikles is worried about potential damage to his truck's tires and alignment. Officials from the city of Greensboro say they have received 150 pothole complaints since the recent winter storms and have 4 crews dedicated to fixing potholes, usually within 2 days of receiving a report. Both state and city crews say they will continue working to repair the potholes.

  • During the recent winter storms, water seeped into pavement cracks.
  • As temperatures dropped, the water froze and expanded, widening the cracks.
  • With the warmer weather, the pavement is now starting to break apart, leading to the formation of potholes.

The players

Phil Mikles

A resident of Jamestown, North Carolina who has noticed an increase in potholes, cracks, and bumps on the roads in his commute to work.

Hanna Cockburn

The transportation director for the city of Greensboro, North Carolina, who says the city has received 150 pothole complaints since the recent winter storms and has 4 crews dedicated to fixing potholes.

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What they’re saying

“The roads are in disrepair. There are a lot of cracks, a lot of bumps, and a lot of potholes.”

— Phil Mikles (myfox8.com)

“We have 4 crews dedicated to fixing potholes and we are grateful we have that capacity to fix potholes usually within 2 days of receiving a report.”

— Hanna Cockburn, Greensboro Transportation Director (myfox8.com)

What’s next

City and state crews say they will continue working to repair the potholes in the Piedmont Triad region.

The takeaway

The recent winter storms and temperature changes in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region have led to an increase in potholes, posing safety risks and potential vehicle damage for local drivers. While officials are actively working to address the issue, the situation highlights the ongoing challenges of maintaining aging infrastructure in the face of extreme weather events.