ADA COUNTY — Thanks to help from the public, maintenance crews at the Ada County Highway District are continuing to stay on top of roadway repairs.

Last week, ACHD crews filled 452 potholes as part of the agency’s annual Pothole Days campaign. Throughout the week, crews focused on identifying and repairing potholes across Ada County, taking advantage of warmer spring temperatures that allow for the use of more durable asphalt. Despite varying weather conditions, including rain and snow, crews worked steadily to address reports from across the county.

This year’s campaign saw fewer reports and repairs, largely due to recent improvements in ACHD’s maintenance operations. Last year, ACHD added an additional patch truck to its fleet, increasing the number of potholes crews can repair each week. This added capacity, along with process improvements, has allowed crews to stay ahead of roadway issues and respond more quickly year-round. In 2025, crews filled more than 13,000 potholes, doubling the agency’s previous annual record. As a result, fewer repairs were needed during this year’s Pothole Days campaign.

“Adding an additional patch truck to our fleet has made a noticeable difference in how quickly and effectively our crews can respond to potholes,” said Tom Otte, ACHD's Deputy Director of Operations. “It’s an investment that’s being put to good use as we work to keep our roads safe and in good condition.”

Additionally, this year’s milder winter meant less wear and tear on roadways, resulting in fewer potholes this spring.

So far in 2026, crews have filled 3,374 potholes.

While Pothole Days is an annual week-long campaign in the spring, crews respond to potholes year-round. Residents are encouraged to report potholes using the ACHD Connect app, which allows residents to pinpoint the location of a pothole on a map on ACHD’s website. Reports can also be submitted by calling (208) 387-6100.

To help crews respond quickly, reports should include the location of the pothole, nearby cross streets or landmarks, and a photo if it is safe to take one. ACHD aims to respond to potholes within its jurisdiction within one business day, weather and workload permitting.