Report Potholes In Lake Forest Roads

LAKE FOREST, IL — With drastic weather changes across the area as roads freeze, thaw and freeze again, drivers are facing new road hazards as pavement deteriorates. Pothole season is in full effect, with temperature swings of more than 50 degrees in less than a week.

As moist asphalt repeatedly freezes and thaws, the potholes that emerge can cause significant damage to your car. Meanwhile, drivers attempting to avoid holes in the road risk danger from traffic in other lanes. Local crews are out across the area with cold-weather patching before permanent fixes are available when asphalt plants open in the spring.

How can you report potholes in your North Shore town? It depends which public body is responsible for the maintenance of damaged payment. Once safely off the road, find out who to contact below and let roadway authorities know where repairs are needed.

Lake Forest

Potholes in Lake Forest can be reported to the city by calling 847-810-3542. The city does not manage state roads like Route 41 (Skokie Highway), Route 43 (Waukegan Road), Route 60 (Town Line Road) or Route 176 (Rockland Road).

Highland Park

Potholes in Highland Park can be reported using the city's online service request tracker or by calling the city's pothole hotline at 847-926-1178. More information is available from the City of Highland Park Public Works Department at 847-432-0807.

Deerfield

The Village of Deerfield offers an online request tracker to allow residents to report damaged portions of village streets. More information is available from the Deerfield Public Works Department at 847-317-7245.

Illinois Department of Transportation

To report potholes to IDOT, call 1-800-452-4368 or submit information online. Motorists may also file damage claims with IDOT.

Lake County Department of Transportation

Lake County offers a guide to which public body has jurisdiction over area roadways. Potholes on streets maintained by the Lake County Department of Transportation can be reported online or by calling the Lake County Sheriff's Office non-emergency line at 847-549-5200.