VDOT Begins Pothole Patching on Secondary Roads

Repairs aim to improve safety and extend road lifespan ahead of larger paving projects.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:22pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen print featuring a repeated pattern of a road repair tool, such as a shovel or traffic cone, rendered in a vibrant, abstract pop art style to conceptually represent VDOT's efforts to maintain and improve secondary roads.VDOT's proactive secondary road patching program aims to improve safety and extend the lifespan of vital local thoroughfares.Madison Today

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced the start of a pothole patching initiative on secondary roads in Albemarle, Greene, and Madison Counties. The goal is to fix problem spots and extend the life of the roads before larger paving projects are undertaken in the coming years.

Why it matters

Potholes and damaged pavement on secondary roads can pose safety risks and cause damage to vehicles. By proactively addressing these issues, VDOT hopes to improve driving conditions and prepare the roads for more extensive renovations.

The details

VDOT will be targeting potholes and cracks in the pavement on secondary roads, with work expected to continue through September. Drivers may notice uneven surfaces and color changes where repairs have been made, and should expect minor delays in work zones.

  • The pothole patching initiative will begin in early 2026.
  • The repairs are expected to be completed by September 2026.

The players

VDOT

The Virginia Department of Transportation, the state agency responsible for maintaining and improving the Commonwealth's transportation infrastructure.

Alexis Mehretab

A spokesperson for VDOT, who provided information about the pothole patching initiative.

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What they’re saying

“The 'why' is simple. It's to improve safety and driving conditions on secondary roads. The patching improved specific areas like cracks and pavement and potholes the goal is really to improve safety for drivers who are out on these roadways.”

— Alexis Mehretab, VDOT Spokesperson

What’s next

VDOT is urging drivers to slow down and stay alert in work zones as the pothole patching work is carried out.

The takeaway

This proactive approach by VDOT to address potholes and damaged pavement on secondary roads will help improve safety and extend the lifespan of the roads until more extensive paving projects can be undertaken in the coming years.