Operation Green Light

Test your knowledge about the Streets of Durham and Resurfacing

How many miles of street, including dirt streets, does the City of Durham maintain?
554 Miles 685 Miles 894 Miles
How much does the City spend annually to maintain streets?
3.5 Million 5 Million 11 Million
How much asphalt does it take to repave one mile of street?
17 tons per lane-mile 127 tons per lane-mile 344 tons per lane-mile
On average how many potholes does the city fill each month?
12 Potholes 160 Potholes 210 Potholes
Which months does the City receive the most requests for pothole repairs?
January thru March December and January March thru April
How long does it take to repair an average size pothole?
2-3 Working Days 5-8 Working Days 10-15 Working Days
How do I report a pothole to the City?
What major thoroughfares in Durham are State owned and maintained?
What is the average "life cycle" of a street before repaving is needed?
20 years 25 years 30 Years
What are the best months to repave streets?
March thru April December thru March April thru November