Legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) was signed into law today by Acting Governor Tahesha Way. The new law requires the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) to include detailed information about potholes in its annual Roadway Pavement System report.
Senator Bucco commented on the measure, stating, “Every day, New Jerseyans navigate a challenging network of roads thar are often littered with potholes to commute across our state. Now that this bill has become law, we are taking a crucial step towards improving road safety and increasing transportation transparency for Garden State commuters.”
Under the legislation, the DOT must now report on the number of potholes filled during the fiscal year, the total cost associated with repairs, and the number of damage claims filed by commuters related to potholes on state roads. This data will be included alongside updates on other road repairs and maintenance projects.
The law also mandates that this information be made publicly available through the DOT’s website. The full text of bill S-862 can be accessed online.
