10/12/2026
Why does the same pothole keep opening back up no matter how many times you fill it?
A cold-patch fill sits on top of the hole — it doesn't touch the cracked, weakened asphalt surrounding it. That edge keeps failing, and the patch goes with it.
A real repair cuts back to solid pavement around the damage first, then fills it properly. It costs more than a quick patch. It also actually works.
A pothole that keeps coming back was never actually fixed the first time.