Flint mayor announces plan to ramp up pothole repairs

FLINT, Mich. — Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley has announced plans to repair potholes across the city.

During a March 18, 2026, press conference, Neeley said the city will allocate an additional $500,000 for road repairs, and fours crews will work 10-hour shifts, including Saturdays, to patch potholes.

“This has been one of the harshest winter that the City of Flint has seen as it relates to freezing and thaws in our roads, and it [has] caused havoc,” Neeley said.

City officials said winter weather will continue to create potholes, making ongoing maintenance necessary. Temporary fixes will remain in place until more permanent paving work begins later in the spring. Crews are currently using temporary cold patch, with nearly 200 tons already applied. Hot patching and paving are scheduled to begin on May 1, according to officials.

In addition to road repairs, the mayor’s office is preparing to send a resolution to reallocate $500,000 for sidewalk repairs to the City Council.

Flint’s Street Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining more than 500 miles of city-owned streets, including major and local roads. That work includes paving, pothole patching, pavement repairs, preventative maintenance, plowing and salting. Highways and interstates, including I-75, I-69 and I-475 are maintained by Genesee County. The city is coordinating with other agencies to manage repairs across different road jurisdictions and prioritize work through its pothole reporting system, according to the mayor.

Drivers are urged to use caution in areas undergoing road repairs. Officials said potholes can be reported by calling the city’s hotline at 810-766-7343 or by submitting a form on the city’s website.